Benzhydrocodone
A prodrug of hydrocodone in which the opioid is linked to benzoic acid to limit absorption when taken in certain ways, while releasing active hydrocodone after enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used to manage severe pain.
Molekularmasse
403,5000 g/mol
LogP
4,10
TPSA
48,00 Ų
Lipinski-Regel der Fünf
Bestanden
Wirkmechanismus
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission …
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
COc1ccc2c3c1O[C@H]1C(OC(=O)c4ccccc4)=CC[C@@H]4[C@@H](C2)N(C)CC[C@@]341
InChI
InChI=1S/C25H25NO4/c1-26-13-12-25-17-9-11-20(29-24(27)15-6-4-3-5-7-15)23(25)30-22-19(28-2)10-8-16(21(22)25)14-18(17)26/h3-8,10-11,17-18,23H,9,12-14H2,1-2H3/t17-,18-,23+,25+/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C25H25NO4
HBD / HBA
- / 5
Rotierbare Bindungen
4
Schwere Atome
30
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A prodrug of hydrocodone in which the opioid is linked to benzoic acid to limit absorption when taken in certain ways, while releasing active hydrocodone after enzymatic hydrolysis. It is used to manage severe pain.
Binds to mu (μ), kappa (κ), and/or delta (δ) opioid receptors in the central and peripheral nervous system, mimicking endogenous endorphins. Activation of these G-protein-coupled receptors inhibits pain signal transmission and modulates the emotional response to pain.
Yes, Benzhydrocodone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3137321. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 49836084. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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