🧪 Chemical Properties
IC-26 HCl (Methiodone Hydrochloride) is a synthetic opioid and a structural analogue of Methadone. The compound primarily acts as a mu-opioid receptor agonist and is used in chemical and pharmacological research to study mechanisms of analgesia and to characterize receptor binding profiles. The chemical formula is C20H27NO2S, with a CAS number of 60662-79-5. The molecular weight is 345.50 g/mol (free base) and approximately 381.99 g/mol (hydrochloride form).
IC-26 HCl is supplied as a hydrochloride salt, providing improved water solubility compared to the free base. A defining feature of IC-26 is the replacement of the carbonyl group with a sulfonyl group, structurally differentiating it from Methadone. The variant we offer is of exceptionally high purity, free from any adulterants or by-products, and produced exclusively through our certified partner laboratory. This verified quality grade is available solely from us.
🏭 Production and Quality Control
Manufacturing of IC-26 HCl is carried out exclusively by a partner laboratory specialized in the synthesis of complex research chemicals. Each batch is thoroughly tested in-house to confirm chemical identity, purity, and specification conformity. Analytical validation includes HPLC, GC, and mass spectrometry. This ensures that our clients receive a pure, verified, and reliable product of consistent laboratory quality.
🔬 Research Applications
IC-26 HCl is a fully legal research chemical intended solely for scientific use. Common research applications include:
- Structural analysis (e.g., NMR, HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry)
- Receptor binding studies at mu-opioid receptors
- Pharmacological profiling in preclinical models
- Comparative studies with Methadone and related opioids
- Analytical method development in chemical and biological matrices
Distribution is limited to qualified professionals with verifiable research intent. No private sales are permitted.
🏛️ Institutional Access and Legitimacy Verification
The distribution of IC-26 HCl is strictly regulated and available only to technical, industrial, and scientific institutions that have successfully completed our legitimacy and identity verification process. This ensures that acquisition and use are recognized as compliant with current scientific and technical standards. Institutions must demonstrate an appropriate research or analytical background prior to approval.
Distribution to private individuals or non-qualified end users is strictly prohibited. Any non-scientific or unauthorized use is forbidden and will result in permanent exclusion from further supply.
⚖️ Legal Status and Regulatory Development
Currently, IC-26 HCl is not listed under the German Narcotics Act (BtMG), Medicinal Products Act (AMG), or the New Psychoactive Substances Act (NpSG). It is therefore considered a fully legal research substance when used for institutional scientific, analytical, or industrial purposes.
The German government has announced a planned amendment to the NpSG, which may extend control to additional substance classes, potentially including analogues such as IC-26. According to the current draft regulation, recognized uses of new psychoactive substances for scientific, industrial, or technical purposes will remain explicitly exempt from prohibition (§ 2(3) NpSG-E). Our supply is therefore conducted exclusively within this legally permitted framework and only to verified institutions.
Clients must ensure compliance with the applicable legal framework in their jurisdiction. Upon the entry into force of any future regulatory changes, our internal compliance and verification procedures will be automatically updated to maintain full legal conformity.
🚫 Safety and Usage Disclaimer
The use of IC-26 HCl is restricted to qualified personnel in authorized research environments. The following rules apply:
- Not suitable for ingestion, inhalation, injection, or any form of human or animal consumption.
- For research, analytical, or educational purposes only in authorized facilities.
- Must be securely stored and kept inaccessible to unauthorized individuals.
- No redistribution or resale without authorization.
Any breach of these provisions may lead to civil and criminal liability. Users are required to follow all safety, handling, and disposal regulations applicable to chemical substances.