Isotonitazepyne Explained

Isotonitazepyne (N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene) is a benzimidazole derivative with potent opioid effects, which has been sold as a designer drug over the internet. It was first detected in Russia in 2022,^[1] and has since been found around the world, tentatively identified in New Zealand in 2023 though it can be difficult to distinguish from the isomeric compound protonitazepyne.^[2] It is specifically listed as an illegal drug in the US state of Virginia.^[3]

See also

• Isotonitazene
• Metonitazene
• Etomethazene
• Etonitazepipne
• List of benzimidazole opioids

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alexandrovich YR, Vasilievna YL, Anatolyevna GI, Sergeevich PY . Последние тенденции в сфере идентификации психоактивных веществ . Recent trends in the identification of psychoactive substances . Russian . 32 . August 2022 .
2. Web site: Opioids more potent than fentanyl: Drug Foundation urges people to check what they taking. . New Zealand Herald . 4 November 2023 .
3. Web site: 18VAC110-20-322. Placement of chemicals in Schedule I. . Code of Virginia . 2023 .