Dextromethadone hydrochloride

Dextromethadone hydrochloride is an experimental medicine studied for depression, Alzheimer’s-related agitation, and chronic pain. It affects brain NMDA receptors and may improve mood and nerve signaling with lower addiction risk than traditional opioids. The directory classifies it as a clinical API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Esmethadone hydrochloride and S-methadone hydrochloride. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule II). Its PubChem CID is 20055402.

CAS No 15284-15-8
Molecular Formula C21H28ClNO
Molecular Weight 345.9 g/mol
Synonyms (6S)-6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one;hydrochloride

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