Benzethidine
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Benzethidine
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
| ethyl 4-phenyl-1-(2-phenylmethoxyethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate | |
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| ATC code | ? |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C23H29NO3 |
| Mol. mass | 367.48 g/mol |
| SMILES | & |
| Synonyms | Benzethidine |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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Benzethidine is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine).[1]
Benzethidine is not currently used in medicine and is a Class A/Schedule I drug which is controlled under UN drug conventions. It has similar effects to other opioid derivatives, such as analgesia, sedation, nausea and respiratory depression.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Maul C, Buschmann H, Sundermann B. Opioids: 3.3 Synthetic Opioids. Analgesics 2005; 159-169. ISBN 9783527304035
- ^ Cahal DA, Dare JG, Keith D. A Sequential Trial of Analgesics in Labour. International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1961; 68(1): 88–93.
UNODC Bulletin on Narcotics 1961

