Some of the precursors to fentanyl have uses too.


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Posted by mh on December 16, 2025 at 11:26:48

In Reply to: Fentanyl has a medical use posted by blindness on December 16, 2025 at 11:18:52

Criminalizing them creates problems for the chemical industry.
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Examples of Legitimate Uses of Common Fentanyl Precursors

Phenylacetic acid:

Used legally in the production of penicillin antibiotics.

Also applied in flavorings, perfumes, and cleaning solutions.

Aniline & related compounds:

Important intermediates in the manufacture of dyes, rubber processing chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.

4‑Piperidone & N‑Boc‑4‑Piperidone:

Serve as intermediates in organic synthesis for various legal compounds.

Used in research chemistry to study piperidine derivatives.

Propionyl chloride:

Applied in organic chemistry as an acylating agent.

Used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Phenethyl halides (bromide/chloride)"

Utilized in polymer chemistry and fine chemical synthesis.

Serve as building blocks for fragrances and specialty materials


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