Description
Heroin Powder (Diacetylmorphine, Diamorphine)
PRODUCT DETAILS TABLE
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Biosynlab |
| Product Name | Heroin Powder (Diacetylmorphine, Diamorphine) |
| IUPAC Name | (5α,6α)-7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3,6-diol diacetate |
| CAS Number | 561-27-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₂₃NO₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 369.41 g/mol |
| Chemical Class | Opioid alkaloid / Morphinan derivative |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (HPLC Verified) |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder (pure); brown (street samples) |
| Melting Point | 173-174°C (hydrochloride salt) |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform, ethanol; moderately soluble in water (HCl salt) |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, away from light, inert atmosphere |
| Packaging | Amber glass vial with PTFE seal, tamper-evident |
| Quantities | 100mg, 250mg, 500mg, 1g, bulk (licensed institutions only) |
| Analysis | COA, NMR, MS, FTIR included |
| Shipping | Express courier, tracked, discreet, signature required |
| Regions | USA (DEA licensed), UK (Home Office), Germany, Netherlands (licensed), EU |
Heroin Powder (Diacetylmorphine, Diamorphine) represents a critical opioid analgesic compound that serves as an essential reference standard in forensic toxicology, pharmaceutical research, and specialized clinical applications. As the diacetylated derivative of morphine, diamorphine offers unique pharmacokinetic properties including rapid blood-brain barrier penetration and efficient hydrolysis to active metabolites (6-monoacetylmorphine and morphine). Biosynlab delivers pharmaceutical-grade diamorphine with certified ≥99.0% purity, supporting cutting-edge research across USA (DEA-licensed institutions), United Kingdom (Home Office licensed), European Union, and international forensic and clinical markets.
The diacetylation of morphine’s 3- and 6-hydroxyl groups fundamentally alters lipophilicity, metabolic pathways, and onset of action compared to the parent alkaloid. This structural modification creates distinct pharmacological characteristics that make diamorphine invaluable for comparative studies with other opioids including morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydromorphone. Forensic laboratories in London, Berlin, Amsterdam, New York, and Los Angeles rely on Biosynlab diamorphine for quantitative analysis in post-mortem toxicology, driving under the influence investigations, and heroin profiling for criminalistics applications.
