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Albuterol is a member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is 4-(2-amino-1-hydroxyethyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol having a tert-butyl group attached to the nirogen atom. It acts as a beta-adrenergic agonist used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It has a role as a beta-adrenergic agonist, a bronchodilator agent, a xenobiotic and an environmental contaminant. It is a member of phenylethanolamines, a member of phenols and a secondary amino compound.