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Two Cyclopropyl Fentanyl Case Studies in Los Angeles
Courtney Castellino1, Danielle Van Cleve1, Rubi Cabrera1
1Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Journal of Analytical Toxicology
|April 30, 2020
Summary
Cyclopropyl fentanyl, a novel synthetic opioid, was identified in two accidental overdose deaths in Los Angeles in 2017. Vigilance in toxicology screening is crucial for detecting emerging fentanyl analogs (fentalogs).
Area of Science:
- Forensic Toxicology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Public Health
Background:
- Illicit fentanyl and its analogs (fentalogs) are emerging as significant public health concerns.
- The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner has observed an increase in fentanyl occurrences.