A multivalent approach was applied to the design of long-acting inhaled β2-adrenoceptor agonists. A series of dimeric arylethanolamines based on the short acting β2-adrenoceptor agonist albuterol were prepared, varying the nature and length of the linker between the basic nitrogens. None of the C2-symmetric dimers demonstrated increased potency, however dimer 5j, derived from 4-phenethylamine, was found to have increased binding ...