Homofentanyl Explained

Homofentanyl (N-Phenylpropylnorfentanyl, Fentanyl propyl analogue) is an opioid derivative which has been sold as a designer drug. It is a homologue of fentanyl, with similar analgesic and sedative effects but lower potency,[1] [2] around 14× stronger than pethidine.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Cooper D, Jacob M, Allen A . Identification of fentanyl derivatives . Journal of Forensic Sciences . 31 . 2 . 511–28 . April 1986 . 3711827 . 10.1520/JFS12283J .
  2. Web site: Fentanyl-Related Substances with no Currently Known Legitimate Uses. . International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) . 15 September 2020 .
  3. Book: Casy AF, Parfitt RY . Opioid analgesics, chemistry and receptors . 1986 . Plenum Press . New York . 289 . 978-0-306-42130-3 .

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