Anodyne

Xanax
Alprazolam
Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK
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Physical properties
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308.8 g/mol [1]
AppearanceCrystals from ethyl acetate [1]
Melting point228-229.5 °C [1]
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride/ and /nitric oxides/. [1]
SolubilityInsoluble in water [1]
2.1 [1]
Structural Identifiers
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C17H13ClN4 [1]
8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine [1]
CC1=NN=C2N1C3=C(C=C(C=C3)Cl)C(=NC2)C4=CC=CC=C4 [1]
InChI=1S/C17H13ClN4/c1-11-20-21-16-10-19-17(12-5-3-2-4-6-12)14-9-13(18)7-8-15(14)22(11)16/h2-9H,10H2,1H3 [1]
InChIKeyVREFGVBLTWBCJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N [1]
Dosing
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Elimination half-lifeInstant-release: 11~13 hoursExtended-release: 11~16 hours
Duration of actionInstant-release:6 hoursExtended-release:11.3 hours

Alprazolam

Alprazolam (also known as Niravam, Tranquinal, Alplax, Constan, Frontal, Solanax, Xanor, Alpronax, Intensol or Tricalma) is a substance of the triazolobenzodiazepine class.

Chemistry

Salts []

Alprazolam is typically found in the form of its dihydrate salt.

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Alprazolam is a achiral mixture

Anodyne Usernotes
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0xea / Alprazolam via Oral and Intravenous; Effective ; cancels out <a href=/class/stimulant>Stimulants</a>; Practical Intravenous-use (using additional Solvant such as Propylene glycol or Ethanol)

Experience reports []

Legal status []

  • Australia: Alprazolam is a S8 substance.[3]
  • Brazil: Alprazolam is a B1 substance.
  • Canada: Alprazolam is a Schedule IV substance.
  • Germany: Alprazolam is a Anlage III substance.
  • United Kingdom: Alprazolam is a prescription only substance.
  • United States: Alprazolam is a Schedule I under the "Controlled Substances Act (CSA)".
  • European Union: Alprazolam is a prescription only substance.
  • United Nations: Alprazolam is a Schedule IV drug under the "Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971".

References []

  1. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 2118, Alprazolam. Accessed June 26, 2025. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2118

  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Alprazolam. UNII: YU55MQ3IZY. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed June 26, 2025. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/YU55MQ3IZY

  3. Therapeutic Goods (Poisons Standard—June 2024) Instrument 2024. May 30, 2024. Accessed June 26, 2025. https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2024L00589/latest/text