Description

IC-26 (Methiodone) Hydrochloride - 30 mg Pellets

🔹 Identification

• NameMethiodone hydrochloride

• Research name / code: IC-26

• Molecular formula (base): C₂₁H₂₇NO₂

• Molar mass (base): ~325.45 g/mol

• Salt mouldHydrochloride (HCl)

• Chemical classSynthetic opioid

• Form: pressed pellets, 30 mg each

🔹 Chemical background

• Methiodone is a lesser-known synthetic compound within the group of diphenylpropylamine opioids.

• It was developed in the 20th century as part of pharmacological research into alternatives to existing opioids.

• IC-26 is an internal laboratory code name sometimes used for this molecule.

🔹 Physical properties

• Weight unit: 30 mg per pellet (standard form in this research sample).

• Solubility: Freely soluble in water and polar solvents; solubility dependent on salt form.

• Stability: sensitive to light and moisture; recommended cool and dry storage in well-sealed container.

🔹 Research relevance

• Pharmacology: used in receptor research, especially μ-opioid receptor binding and structural-activity relationships.

• Analytical chemistry: useful as a reference substance for identification and detection of opioid compounds.

• Science History: is part of a group of compounds that were investigated at the time but never widely used medically.

🔹 Safety & handling

⚠️ For research purposes only. Not intended for human or animal consumption.

Recommended precautions:

• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, lab coat).

• Avoid skin or eye contact and inhalation.

• Work only in a fume cupboard or well-ventilated laboratory environment.

• Storage: cool, dry, dark and out of reach of unauthorised persons.

🔹 Legal status

• The legal status of Methiodone (IC-26) varies from country to country.

• In many countries, it falls under opioid legislation or lists of controlled substances.

• Always check the local laws and regulations before owning, transporting or using in research context.