N-Desethylprotonitazene. HCL

N-Desethylprotonitazene is an opioid derivative of benzimidazole with strong analgesic properties. N-Desethylprotonitazene is a designer substance, an active metabolite of protonitazene and has similar effects on the body.

Chemistry

N-Desethylprotonitazene is a metabolite of protonitazene and has a related structure.

Pharmacology

There is little data on the toxicological and pharmacological properties of N-Desethylprotonitazene, as this substance is relatively new and recreational.
According to studies and tests of this substance on mice, it was found that the activity of µ-opioid receptors (MOR) is about 4 times higher than fentanyl and it can cause a strong analgesic effect, sedative and hypnotic effects, and typical opioid euphoria.
There is a danger of respiratory depression at high dosages, as well as itching, vomiting and confusion. With regular use of the drug, slow tolerance and opioid dependence develop.

Legal status

N-Desethylprotonitazene has an unclear legal status, can be sold in many countries as a substance for research and scientific purposes, for use in specially equipped laboratories.
This substance may be banned for sale and use in countries where analogues of protonitazene are controlled by law.