Pyrrolidinylthiambutene
Pyrrolidinylthiambutene is a chemical compound belonging to the opioid class of drugs. It is an analog of thiambutene, a synthetic opioid analgesic drug, which was first synthesized in the 1950s. Pyrrolidinylthiambutene is one of the many analogs of thiambutene that have been synthesized for pharmaceutical use.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Pyrrolidinylthiambutene is a synthetic opioid that is structurally related to thiambutene. The chemical structure of pyrrolidinylthiambutene includes a pyrrolidine ring, which is a five-membered ring with one nitrogen atom, and a thiophene ring, which is a five-membered ring with one sulfur atom. The presence of these rings in the structure of pyrrolidinylthiambutene is what gives the compound its name.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As an opioid, pyrrolidinylthiambutene acts on the mu-opioid receptor in the brain, which is the same receptor that other opioids like morphine and heroin act on. Activation of the mu-opioid receptor by pyrrolidinylthiambutene leads to analgesic effects, as well as other effects characteristic of opioids, such as sedation, euphoria, and respiratory depression.
Legal Status[edit | edit source]
The legal status of pyrrolidinylthiambutene varies by country. In some countries, it is a controlled substance, meaning its manufacture, distribution, and use are regulated by law. In other countries, it may be legal to possess and use pyrrolidinylthiambutene, but it may be illegal to manufacture or distribute it.
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