Background:

Carfentanil-¹³C₆(CRM) is a certified reference material intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of carfentanil by GC- or LC-MS. Carfentanil is categorized as an opioid.¹It has been found as an adulterant in heroin and is linked to emergency room visits and fatalities.²Carfentanil is highly abused and associated with fatal overdoses.³Carfentanil-¹³C₆is regulated as a Schedule II compound in the United States. Carfentanil-¹³C₆(CRM) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

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