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Neuropeptides intermediate

Remifentanil Ultra-Short

Ultra-short-acting opioid with esterase metabolism for surgical anesthesia.

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opioid synthetic ultra-short-acting

Remifentanil Ultra-Short

Overview

Ultra-short-acting opioid with esterase metabolism for surgical anesthesia.

Structure

PropertyValue
NameRemifentanil Ultra-Short

Mechanism of Action

Ester linkage enables rapid hydrolysis by nonspecific esterases providing offset within minutes.

References

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

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameRemifentanil Ultra-Short
CategoryNeuropeptides

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