7-Acetoxymitragynine is an opioid drug which is a semi-synthetic derivative of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a natural product derived from the South-East Asian tree known as kratom. It can be derived by acetylation of the hydroxyl group of 7-hydroxymitragynine, for instance with acetic anhydride, but can also be produced directly from mitragynine by reaction with Lead(IV) acetate. Unlike heroin, 7-acetoxymitragynine is less potent than 7-hydroxymitragynine, but nevertheless retains opioid activity. However It is not commonly or specifically found nor sold.

See also MGM-15 6-Monoacetylmorphine

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