Isotonitazepyne Explained

Isotonitazepyne (N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene) is a benzimidazole derivative with potent opioid effects, which has been sold as a designer drug over the internet. It has since been identified by the drug checking service CanTEST, in Canberra Australia, and tentatively in New Zealand.^[1] It's in vitro potency is approximately 1000 times that of morphine.^[2] It is specifically listed as an illegal drug in the US state of Virginia.^[3]

See also

• Isotonitazene
• Metonitazene
• Etomethazene
• Etonitazepipne
• List of benzimidazole opioids

Notes and References

1. Web site: 9 September 2024 . N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene found in counterfeit oxycodone pill r. live . https://cantest.com.au/drug-notifications/ . 9 September 2024 . 9 September 2024 . CanTEST . Instagram.
2. De Vrieze LM, Walton SE, Pottie E, Papsun D, Logan BK, Krotulski AJ, Stove CP, Vandeputte MM . In vitro structure-activity relationships and forensic case series of emerging 2-benzylbenzimidazole 'nitazene' opioids . Archives of Toxicology . 98 . 9 . 2999–3018 . September 2024 . 38877156 . 10.1007/s00204-024-03774-7 . 11324687 .
3. Web site: 18VAC110-20-322. Placement of chemicals in Schedule I. . Code of Virginia . 2023 .