A short-acting opioid anesthetic and analgesic derivative of fentanyl. It produces an early peak analgesic effect and fast recovery of consciousness. Alfentanil is effective as an anesthetic during surgery, for supplementation of analgesia during surgical procedures, and as an analgesic for critically ill patients. Alfentanil is a DEA Schedule II controlled substance. Substances in the DEA Schedule II have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. It is a Opiates substance. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Controlled drug substances and Schedule II controlled substances. Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Alfentanyl, Alfentanilum and Rapifen. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule II). Its PubChem CID is 51263.
Alfentanil
| CAS No | 71195-58-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C21H32N6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 416.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-[1-[2-(4-ethyl-5-oxotetrazol-1-yl)ethyl]-4-(methoxymethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-N-phenylpropanamide |
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A short-acting opioid anesthetic and analgesic derivative of fentanyl. It produces an early peak analgesic effect and fast recovery of consciousness. Alfentanil is effective as an anesthetic during surgery, for supplementation of analgesia during surgical procedures, and as an analgesic for critically ill patients.
The listed CAS number is 71195-58-9.
The listed molecular formula is C21H32N6O3.
The listed molecular weight is 416.5 g/mol.
N-[1-[2-(4-ethyl-5-oxotetrazol-1-yl)ethyl]-4-(methoxymethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-N-phenylpropanamide.
The source lists Alfentanyl, Alfentanilum and Rapifen.