Ractopamine hydrochloride

Ractopamine hydrochloride

Ractopamine HCl; Ractopamine hydrochloride Salt; RAC; Ractopamine Monohydrochloride

CAS 97825-25-7

Chemical Formula C18H23NO3•HCl

Molecular Weight 337.84 g/mol

Ractopamine hydrochloride is a beta-adrenergic agonist compound primarily used in animal nutrition to promote lean muscle growth and enhance feed efficiency in livestock. It is widely employed in swine and cattle farming to increase carcass leanness and improve production performance. This compound functions by redirecting nutrients toward muscle tissue rather than fat, making it an economically beneficial additive in animal feed when used under regulated conditions.

Industrial Uses

1. Agrochemicals

  • Veterinary Premix Formulation: Blended into medicated premixes and compound feed for swine and beef cattle. Administered during final growth phases to boost feed-to-gain efficiency. Improves profitability for commercial meat producers by shortening grow-out periods.
  • Animal Health and Productivity: Supports weight gain, muscle mass increase, and improved feed utilization ratios. Used under prescription in accordance with local and international food safety regulations. Requires careful dosage control to ensure residue compliance and animal safety.

2. Performance Chemicals

  • Feed Conversion and Growth Promoter: Used to improve feed efficiency and average daily gain in pigs and cattle. Shifts energy utilization toward lean muscle accretion rather than fat storage. Enhances carcass quality and results in more meat yield per animal.
  • Beta-Adrenergic Agonist Function: Acts on beta-receptors in muscle tissues to stimulate protein synthesis. Improves livestock production outcomes in swine finishing and cattle fattening phases. Enables cost-effective production of leaner meat with lower fat content.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98.0%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (decomposes)
Melting Point 163 – 165 °C
Density Not available
Solubility Soluble in water and ethanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid form)
Flash Point Not applicable

Hazard Symbols

Acute Toxicity
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Ractopamine hydrochloride?
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Ractopamine hydrochloride supplied by Multichem?
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