805374
From Los Angeles, California on 6/14/2024
Assumed to be fentanyl
Only 1 major substance detected:
bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
Looks = white powder
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Major substances in graph:
Peak 12.98 = bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
In mid-June 2024, a new chemical was identified by FTIR-based drug checking harm reduction programs on the West Coast. It appeared nearly simultaneously as far south as Los Angeles, as far north as Seattle, and as far east as Michigan. The substance was putatively identified as bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, with industrial use as a UV-blocking component added to plastic. The compound is not a controlled substance, and had not previously been identified as a substance with euphoric properties. Its cardiac toxicology had been researched in the early 2000s, growing out of concern from leeching out of plastics used in pharmaceuticals.
Subjective reports from participants suggest substitution for fentanyl. This is unexpected. We are investigating the emergence of this substance, especially given its rapid spread.
Please email opioiddatalab@unc.edu with any questions.
Method(s): GCMS
Lab Notes:
Record for Sample 805374 last updated 22 Jul 2024.
From Los Angeles, California on 6/14/2024
Assumed to be fentanyl
Only 1 major substance detected:
bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
Looks = white powder
Need free supplies and advice to keep you safe? Find your nearest harm reduction program at harmreduction.org
Major substances in graph:
Peak 12.98 = bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
In mid-June 2024, a new chemical was identified by FTIR-based drug checking harm reduction programs on the West Coast. It appeared nearly simultaneously as far south as Los Angeles, as far north as Seattle, and as far east as Michigan. The substance was putatively identified as bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, with industrial use as a UV-blocking component added to plastic. The compound is not a controlled substance, and had not previously been identified as a substance with euphoric properties. Its cardiac toxicology had been researched in the early 2000s, growing out of concern from leeching out of plastics used in pharmaceuticals.
Subjective reports from participants suggest substitution for fentanyl. This is unexpected. We are investigating the emergence of this substance, especially given its rapid spread.
Please email opioiddatalab@unc.edu with any questions.
Method(s): GCMS
Lab Notes:
Record for Sample 805374 last updated 22 Jul 2024.
From Los Angeles, California on 6/14/2024
Assumed to be fentanyl
Only 1 major substance detected:
bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
Looks = white powder
Need free supplies and advice to keep you safe? Find your nearest harm reduction program at harmreduction.org
Major substances in graph:
Peak 12.98 = bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate
In mid-June 2024, a new chemical was identified by FTIR-based drug checking harm reduction programs on the West Coast. It appeared nearly simultaneously as far south as Los Angeles, as far north as Seattle, and as far east as Michigan. The substance was putatively identified as bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate, with industrial use as a UV-blocking component added to plastic. The compound is not a controlled substance, and had not previously been identified as a substance with euphoric properties. Its cardiac toxicology had been researched in the early 2000s, growing out of concern from leeching out of plastics used in pharmaceuticals.
Subjective reports from participants suggest substitution for fentanyl. This is unexpected. We are investigating the emergence of this substance, especially given its rapid spread.
Please email opioiddatalab@unc.edu with any questions.
Method(s): GCMS
Lab Notes:
Record for Sample 805374 last updated 22 Jul 2024.