simstim
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It is true that esters of many opioids exist and are active. Heroin is the diacetyl ester of morphine. One of heroin's active metabolites is 6-monoacetylmorphine.I'd say they belong to no one and/or all of us.
But I guess I understand your sentiment.
Are you saying that guy was lying about synthing an etorphine-level opioid from bupe? I mean he could have been, which is why I came to ask people more knowledgeable than me about chemistry topics.
It's amazing to think bupe could hold the potential to become a full agonist with some steps.
I was just curious is all. And enjoy learning, so no need for hostility.
I've read that mixing acetic anhydrous with almost any opiate/opioid changes it into another obscure opioid. Is this true/possible? And would acetic acid in vinegar be sufficient or are we talking needing lab grade equipment and chemicals?
Sorry for my ignorance.![]()
Heroin production is the biggest reason I know of why acetic anhydride is a watched precursor chemical.
It's possible to make an orally active opioid from loperamide by reacting it with acetic anhydride to form O-acetyl-loperamide but it may not be safe to take it. The only guy I know of who tried that ran a synthesis discussion forum. He died from a stroke. Whether it was related or not I do not know.
The guy claimed acetyl loperamide was similar to methadone in dosage and duration.
I would've tried it a longtime ago, but it's not terribly easy to get acetic anhydride. I've heard people suggest that it may be possible to substitute glacial acetic acid, but I have no clue as to whether anyone has done it.