Synonyms: 6-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenyl-3-heptanone hydrochloride, 1,1-diphenyl-1-(2-dimethylaminopropyl)-2-butanone hydrochloride, 4,4-diphenyl-6-dimethylamino-3-heptanone hydrochloride, adanon, adanon hydrochloride, adolan, algidon, algolysin, amidon hydrochloride, butalgin, depridol, diaminon, diaminon hydrochloride, eptadone, fenadone, heptadon, heptadon hydrochloride, ketalgin, levadone, levothyl, mecodin, mephenon, metasedin, miadone, meheptan, phenadone, l-polamidon, symoron, tussal, tussol, westadone, further trade names
Use: heroin substitute, narcotic, analgesic, detox maintenance drug
Molecular formula: C₂₁H₂₈ClNO
CAS No: 1095-90-5
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Physical data

Appearance: crystalline powder
Melting point: 235 C
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Water solubility: moderate

Stability

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Experimental teratogen. Very toxic - lethal dose in humans is generally well below 1g. CNS depressant. May cause reproductive damage. May act as a hallucinogen. Severity of toxic effects may be enhanced by alcohol. May cause systemic effects. May interact with prescription and other drugs.

Toxicity data
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ORL-HMN LDLO 1.4 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 9 mg kg^-1
IPN-MUS LD50 8 mg kg^-1
ORL-MUS LD50 124 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R26 R27 R28.

Transport information

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Personal protection

Regulated drug in most countries. Wear gloves to prevent absorption through the skin. Ensure good ventilation.

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