Chemicals and Drugs

Promedol

A narcotic analgesic similar to MEPERIDINE; it exists in four stereoisomers, two of which, the beta (isopromedol) and the gamma (trimeperidine) are active.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A narcotic analgesic similar to MEPERIDINE; it exists in four stereoisomers, two of which, the beta (isopromedol) and the gamma (trimeperidine) are active.

Chemical Identity

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C17H25NO2
Molecular Weight
275.4 g/mol
IUPAC Name
[(2S,5R)-1,2,5-trimethyl-4-phenylpiperidin-4-yl] propanoate
InChIKey
UVITTYOJFDLOGI-LICQEQMYSA-N
SMILES
CCC(=O)OC1(C[C@@H](N(C[C@H]1C)C)C)C2=CC=CC=C2
MeSH Unique ID
D011396
Source
PubChem CID 6148

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Classification

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Drug Class

Pharmacological Action

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Dimethylmeperidine
  • Isopromedol
  • Trimeperidine

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Aspects Covered

25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

91(78); was see under MEPERIDINE 1978-90

MeSH Record

Previous Indexing

  • Meperidine (1975-1977)
  • Piperidines (1966-1974)
  • Propionates (1966-1977)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Promedol. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011396. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011396
  2. Promedol. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimeperidine
  3. Promedol. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4463083
  4. Promedol. In: PubChem Compound. CID 6148. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6148