Properties

Formula: C₂₂H₂₈N₂O

Full Name: N-(1-phenethyl-4-piperidinyl)-N-phenylpropionamide

Model From: http://michele.usc.edu/molecules/fent.html

Melting Point: 85° C

Boiling Point: Unknown

Density: Unknown

Percent By Mass:

Carbon: 78.5%

Hydrogen: 8.3%

Nitrogen: 8.3%

Oxygen: 4.7%

Percent by Number of Atoms:

Carbon: 41.5%

Hydrogen: 52.8%

Nitrogen: 3.7%

Oxygen: 1.8%

Type of Bonding:

Fentanyl is bonded by together by ionic bonds between the carbon and hydrogen as well as between the oxygen and hydrogen. There is covalent bonding between the hydrogen and nitrogen. In the model above the bonds can be seen between the different molecules. In the model the dark grey balls are hydrogen, the lighter grey is carbon, the blue balls are nitrogen and the red ball is oxygen.

Where is it found? What is its natural abundance? How is it obtained?

Fentanyl is created in a lab. Some fentanyl is created in illegal labs and used illegally on the streets, however much of fentanyl is created in medical labs and used for medical purposes. In its natural, pure form fentanyl is highly toxic and if used can be fatal. So as far as its natural abundance it is very low because almost immediately after its creation it is diluted to reduce toxicity.