Etonitazene 5-cyano analogue

Etonitazene 5-cyano analogue is a potent opioid analogue of etonitazene, which is itself an opioid approximately 1000-1500 times more potent than morphine. The 5-cyano analogue is a modification of the etonitazene molecule, with a cyano group added at the 5 position. This modification results in a compound that is significantly more potent than the parent compound.

Chemistry

Etonitazene 5-cyano analogue belongs to the benzimidazole class of opioids. It is structurally related to other benzimidazole opioids such as clonitazene and nitazene. The addition of a cyano group at the 5 position of the molecule increases the potency of the compound, although the exact mechanism of this increase is not fully understood.

Pharmacology

Like other opioids, etonitazene 5-cyano analogue acts on the mu-opioid receptor in the brain and spinal cord, producing analgesia and sedation. It is thought to be one of the most potent opioids ever synthesized, although its exact potency relative to other opioids is not known.

Legal status

Etonitazene 5-cyano analogue is a controlled substance in many countries due to its high potency and potential for abuse. In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

See also

• List of opioids
• Opioid epidemic
• Benzimidazole