molecular entity albuterol 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). 4-[2-(tert-butylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol Albuterol Sulbutamol type