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Neuropeptides intermediate

Fentanyl Synthetic Opioid

Potent synthetic opioid with rapid onset and short duration for anesthesia.

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opioid synthetic anesthesia

Fentanyl Synthetic Opioid

Overview

Potent synthetic opioid with rapid onset and short duration for anesthesia.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameFentanyl Synthetic Opioid

Mechanism of Action

Phenylpiperidine synthetic opioid with rapid CNS penetration.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameFentanyl Synthetic Opioid
CategoryNeuropeptides

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