Piperidine

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Molecular structure of a piperidine ring

Piperidine refers to a class of compounds which can produce stimulant, analgesic or dissociative effects.

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Piperidine is a heterocyclic compound comprised of five methylene bridges and a single amine.

Hydrogen atoms around the structure can be substituted for other functional groups to produce drugs of varying potency, affinity, efficacy and half-life.

Derivatives

• 3-MeO-PCP
• 4-MeO-PCP
• 4F-EPH
• 4F-MPH
• Acetylfentanyl
• Ethylphenidate
• Fentanyl
• Isopropylphenidate
• Methoxphenidine
• Methylphenidate
• PCP

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Piperidines include compounds which can produce a variety of pharmacological effects. Many have been demonstrated to interact with NMDA receptors and inhibit re-uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.

• Responsible use
• Glutamate
• Dopamine
• Serotonin