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