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Neuropeptides intermediate

Alfentanil Short-Acting

Short-acting synthetic opioid with faster onset than fentanyl.

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opioid synthetic short-acting

Alfentanil Short-Acting

Overview

Short-acting synthetic opioid with faster onset than fentanyl.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameAlfentanil Short-Acting

Mechanism of Action

Higher pKa provides faster onset of CNS effects compared to fentanyl.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameAlfentanil Short-Acting
CategoryNeuropeptides

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