1-hydroxy-2-amino-3-cyclohexylpropane

**1-Hydroxy–2-Amino–3-Cyclohexylpropane** is a small molecule with the chemical formula C9H19NO and a molecular weight of approximately 157.25 g/mol[4][5][9]. It is an experimental compound classified as an amino alcohol, featuring both an amine and a hydroxyl group on a cyclohexyl-substituted propane backbone. The compound has been studied primarily in biochemical contexts and is not approved for clinical use in any country[1]. Its mechanism of action includes inhibition of renin, suggesting potential utility as a renin inhibitor; however, there are no reported clinical trials or approved indications for this molecule[1].

Other names

2-amino-3-cyclohexylpropan-1-ol(R)-2-amino-3-cyclohexylpropan-1-ol(S)-2-amino-3-cyclohexylpropan-1-olcyclohexanepropanol, β-amino-