Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride

Propoxyphene hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of the d-isomer of synthetic diphenyl propionate derivative propoxyphene, with narcotic analgesic effect. This agent mimics the effects of the endogenous opiate dextropropoxyphene, by binding to mu receptors located throughout the central nervous system. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Propoxyphene hydrochloride, Algaphan, Zideron and Harmar. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule II). Its PubChem CID is 15424.

CAS No 1639-60-7
Molecular Formula C22H30ClNO2
Molecular Weight 375.9 g/mol
Synonyms [(2S,3R)-4-(dimethylamino)-3-methyl-1,2-diphenylbutan-2-yl] propanoate;hydrochloride

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