Methadone Hydrochloride

CHEMBL1200825 Phase 4 Approuvé Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
345.9 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

A hydrochloride salt form of methadone, a long-acting opioid used for opioid addiction treatment and chronic pain management.

Masse moléculaire

345,9000 g/mol

TPSA

20,30 Ų

Aires thérapeutiques

Mécanisme d'action

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)

Mécanisme

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 …

Structure 2D

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SMILES

CCC(=O)C(CC(C)N(C)C)(c1ccccc1)c1ccccc1.Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C21H27NO.ClH/c1-5-20(23)21(16-17(2)22(3)4,18-12-8-6-9-13-18)19-14-10-7-11-15-19;/h6-15,17H,5,16H2,1-4H3;1H

Molecular Formula

C21H28ClNO

HBD / HBA

1 / 2

Liaisons Rotatives

7

Atomes Lourds

24

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.

Foire aux questions

A hydrochloride salt form of methadone, a long-acting opioid used for opioid addiction treatment and chronic pain management.

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, Methadone Hydrochloride is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200825. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 14184. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

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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.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.