Fentanyl vs Fentanyl Citrate

## Fentanyl vs Fentanyl Citrate: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Fentanyl** and **Fentanyl Citrate**.

## Mechanism of Action

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

## Pharmacokinetics

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

## Chemical Properties

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

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

**Type**: Fentanyl — Small molecule; Fentanyl Citrate — Small molecule.