Eptazocine

Eptazocine is a mixed opioid analgesic (κ-opioid receptor agonist and weak µ-receptor antagonist/partial agonist) used for moderate to severe pain. It provides pain relief with a lower risk of respiratory depression and dependence compared with full µ-agonists, though it may cause dysphoria or sedation due to its κ-receptor activity. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Eptazocina and Eptazocinum. Its PubChem CID is 3042090.

CAS No 72522-13-5
Molecular Formula C15H21NO
Molecular Weight 231.33 g/mol
Synonyms (1S,9S)-1,11-dimethyl-11-azatricyclo[7.4.1.02,7]tetradeca-2(7),3,5-trien-4-ol

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