New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones): Tramadol and Zolpidem
THE MICROSCOPE
2022, Volume 69:4, pp. 175–187
DOI
https://doi.org/10.59082/ZGWK2230
AUTHORS
Sebastian B. Sparenga, Gary J. Laughlin, Meggan B. King,and Dean Golemis
ABSTRACT
The Microscope published selected monographs from McCrone Research Institute’s recently completed research, New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones), which contains newly developed microcrystal tests and reagents for 9 drugs: alprazolam, butylone, mephedrone, methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, alpha-PVP, tramadol, and zolpidem. This article includes the monographs for the following drugs and reagents:
• Tramadol: gold bromide with acetic acid and sulphuric acid• Tramadol: gold bromide with hydrochloric acid• Zolpidem: gold chloride with hydrochloric acid• Zolpidem: platinum bromide with sulfuric acid