Norfentanyl (CAS 1609-66-1)
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Norfentanyl is a metabolite of fentanyl, extensively studied in the field of analytical toxicology. Forensic scientists analyze this compound as a biomarker to assess fentanyl exposure, given its presence in biological samples following metabolism. The compound′s stability and detectability make it a target in the development of sophisticated analytical methods, such as liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), aimed at improving the sensitivity and specificity of chemical monitoring assays. In environmental toxicology, norfentanyl is monitored to understand the environmental fate and persistence of synthetic opioids, which can have implications for water safety and wildlife exposure. Additionally, chemists are interested in the synthetic pathways that lead to norfentanyl, as it provides a model for studying the phase I metabolic processes involving N-dealkylation that occur in the liver.
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Norfentanyl, 1 mg | sc-222077 | 1 mg | $69.00 | |||
Norfentanyl, 10 mg | sc-222077A | 10 mg | $411.00 |