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Description and Classification

5-Amino Nitazene: A synthetic opioid belonging to the nitazene class, which are highly potent opioid analgesics. This compound is structurally related to isotonitazene, another potent synthetic opioid.

Relative Potency

Potency: The exact potency of 5-Amino Nitazene compared to other opioids is not well-documented, but it is expected to be highly potent, similar to other nitazene analogs, which are often several times more potent than morphine.

Why It Is Added

Purpose

It is often added to mimic the effects of other strong opioids. It is used in the illicit drug market as a substitute for or in combination with other opioids like fentanyl to produce powerful analgesic and euphoric effects.