The molecule is a member of the class of phenylethanolamines that is 2-amino-1-phenylethanol substituted by a methyl group at position 2 and a phenolic hydroxy group at position 1. A sympathomimetic agent , it is used in the treatment of hypotension. It has a role as an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a sympathomimetic agent and a vasoconstrictor agent.
3-[(1R,2S)-2-amino-1-hydroxypropyl]phenol