Despropionyl Carfentanil

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Found in:  

Fentanyl

Type/Reason added:  

Inactive carfentanil-metabolite

Relative Potency:  

N/A

Overview

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Description and Classification

Despropionyl Carfentanil:

A chemical precursor and active metabolite of carfentanil, an ultra-potent synthetic opioid. It has limited opioid activity but is pharmacologically significant as a precursor in the synthesis of powerful fentanyl analogs.

Relative Potency

Potency:

Despropionyl carfentanil is significantly less potent than carfentanil and other fentanyl analogs. While it has some affinity for opioid receptors, it is primarily important as a precursor and metabolic intermediate rather than as a potent drug itself.

Why It Is Added

Purpose

Despropionyl carfentanil is primarily encountered as a precursor in illicit synthesis of potent fentanyl analogs or a minor metabolite in the breakdown of carfentanil in the human body.