Synonyms: compound 1 [PMID: 2999404]
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: U-47700 is a selective μ-opioid receptor agonist [2], with in vivo effects similar to other potent opioid agonists (analgesia, sedation, euphoria, constipation and respiratory depression). Illicit use and fatalities caused by U-47700 [1,3-4] has prompted action to schedule the compound or make it illegal in some jurisdictions.
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References |
1. Armenian P, Olson A, Anaya A, Kurtz A, Ruegner R, Gerona RR. (2017)
Fentanyl and a Novel Synthetic Opioid U-47700 Masquerading as Street "Norco" in Central California: A Case Report. Ann Emerg Med, 69 (1): 87-90. [PMID:27473610] |
2. Cheney BV, Szmuszkovicz J, Lahti RA, Zichi DA. (1985)
Factors affecting binding of trans-N-[2-(methylamino)cyclohexyl]benzamides at the primary morphine receptor. J Med Chem, 28 (12): 1853-64. [PMID:2999404] |
3. Domanski K, Kleinschmidt KC, Schulte JM, Fleming S, Frazee C, Menendez A, Tavakoli K. (2017)
Two cases of intoxication with new synthetic opioid, U-47700. Clin Toxicol (Phila), 55 (1): 46-50. [PMID:27432224] |
4. Elliott SP, Brandt SD, Smith C. (2016)
The first reported fatality associated with the synthetic opioid 3,4-dichloro-N-[2-(dimethylamino)cyclohexyl]-N-methylbenzamide (U-47700) and implications for forensic analysis. Drug Test Anal, 8 (8): 875-9. [PMID:27232154] |