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Is Methadone vegan?

Methadone

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Methadone is a synthetic opioid used medically as an analgesic and in the treatment of opioid use disorder.

Also known as 3-Heptanone, 6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenyl-, Methadone intermediate
INCI name Methadone
CAS number 76-99-3
EC number 200-996-9
CosIng ID 81500
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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