Alfentanil Hydrochloride vs Fentanyl

## Alfentanil Hydrochloride vs Fentanyl: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Alfentanil Hydrochloride** and **Fentanyl**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Fentanyl**: Highly potent synthetic mu-opioid receptor agonist approximately 100 times more potent than morphine.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Alfentanil Hydrochloride — N/A; Fentanyl — 2-4 hours.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Alfentanil Hydrochloride — N/A; Fentanyl — C22H28N2O.

**Molecular Weight**: Alfentanil Hydrochloride — N/A; Fentanyl — 336.4700 g/mol.

**Type**: Alfentanil Hydrochloride — Small molecule; Fentanyl — Small molecule.