Chemistry:Metheptazine

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Short description: Group of stereoisomers
Metheptazine
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Other namesMetheptazine
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FormulaC16H23NO2
Molar mass261.365 g·mol−1
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Metheptazine is an opioid analgesic from the phenazepane family. It was developed by American Home Products in the 1950s.[1]

Metheptazine produces similar effects to other opioids, including analgesia, sedation, dizziness and nausea.

Metheptazine is not listed as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act 1970 in the United States.[2] The Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act specifically excludes the phenazepine opioids from control.

References

  1. ↑ Bell SC, Childress SJ, "Process for the preparation of hexahydro-1,3-dimethyl-4-phenylazepine-4-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester", US patent 3316244, issued 25 April 1967, assigned to American Home Products Corporation.
  2. ↑ "Conversion Factors for Controlled Substances". U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/quotas/conv_factor/index.html.