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Is Piminodine vegan?

Piminodine

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Piminodine is a synthetic opioid analgesic and analogue of pethidine (meperidine), historically used for obstetric analgesia and dental procedures. It is chemically synthesised and not derived from animals.

Also known as 4-Piperidinecarboxylic acid, 4-phenyl-1-(3-(phenylamino)propyl)-, ethyl ester, Alvodine
INCI name Piminodine
CAS number 13495-09-5
EC number 236-817-6
CosIng ID 81542
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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