Methiodone
CAS: 114538-73-7
Category: Pharmaceutical Intermediates
| Purity | Research Grade ≥98%, Analytical Standard Grade ≥99%, Technical Grade ≥95% |
| Molecular Formula | C20H27NO2S |
| Molecular Weight | 345.5 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 1g/5g/10g (for research) or 25kg/fiber drum (for industrial synthesis) |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — HPLC-MS, NMR; Purity — HPLC (C18 column); Residual solvents — GC; Heavy metals — ICP-OES; Loss on drying — Gravimetry; Iodide content — Ion chromatography; Residue on ignition — Muffle furnace. |
| Storage Notes | Stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture, away from strong oxidizers and heat sources. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as a research chemical in opioid pharmacology studies; structurally related to methadone, it acts as a μ-opioid receptor agonist and has been investigated for analgesic properties and potential use in addiction maintenance therapy.