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NIMH Code: B-917
Compound Name: Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Alternative Name: (1S,2S,6R,14R,15R,16R)-5-(cyclopropylmethyl)-16-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-yl]-15-methoxy-13-oxa-5-azahexacyclo[13.2.2.12,8.01,6.02,14.012,20]icosa-8(20),9,11-trien-11-ol hydrochloride
Abbreviation:
PubChemID: 3033050
CAS: 53152-21-9
Molecular Formula: C29H42ClNO4
Biological Activity: High affinity partial mu-opioid receptor agonist, used to treat opioid use disorder, acute pain, and chronic pain
References: Cowan, A.; Lewis, J. W.; Macfarlane, I. R. Br. J. Pharm. 1977, 60, 537-545. White, L.D.; Hodge, A., Vlok, R.; Hurtado, G.; Eastern, K., Melhuish, T.M., Br. J. Anaesth., 2018, 120, 668-678.
Comments: DEA schedule III controlled substance
Last Updated 2021-02-17 11:23 AM
Structure of B-917
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