Betaprodine Stats & Data
PubChem
MW261.36
FormulaC16H23NO2
LogP2.8
IUPAC[(3R,4R)-1,3-dimethyl-4-phenylpiperidin-4-yl] propanoate
InChIKey
UVAZQQHAVMNMHE-CZUORRHYSA-N
Chemical Class
Phenylpiperidine
Pharmacology
DrugBank
State Solid
Description
An opioid analgesic chemically related to and with an action resembling that of meperidine, but more rapid in onset and of shorter duration. It has been used in obstetrics, as pre-operative medication, for minor surgical procedures, and for dental procedures. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1067)