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Opioids

2-Methyl-AP-237

Street names: 2-M-AP-237, AP-237 analog

2-Methyl-AP-237 — White/off-white powder; China-export RC opioid

What it does

  • AP-237 derivative with µ-opioid activity — sold as a 'legal opioid' RC

Key risks

  • Part of the 2020s RC opioid wave filling gaps after nitazene scheduling
  • Respiratory depression standard
  • Unknown purity; often mixed with other RC opioids
  • Little human data

Overdose signs

  • Respiratory depression
  • Pinpoint pupils, sedation

📋Quick facts

Also known as2-M-AP-237, AP-237 analog
CategoryOpioids
Schedule / classAnalogue prosecutions (US); controlled several EU
AppearanceWhite/off-white powder; China-export RC opioid
Street price$25–$60/g
Legal statusAnalogue US; scheduled several EU; China export controls tightened
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: EMCDDA, NPS-AD

Category comparison — Opioids

SubstanceClassTop risksStreet price
2-Methyl-AP-237Analogue prosecutionsPart of the 2020s RC opioid wave filling gaps after nitazene scheduling; Respiratory depression standard$25–$60/g
U-47700 (Pink / U4)Schedule ILinked to multiple DEATHS before scheduling — the drug behind the 2016 'pink' overdose wave; Potency ~7× morphine~$20–$60/g grey-market
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.

?Frequently asked questions

What does 2-Methyl-AP-237 look like?

White/off-white powder; China-export RC opioid

What are the signs of a 2-Methyl-AP-237 overdose?

Respiratory depression; Pinpoint pupils, sedation Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.

How addictive is it?

Part of the 2020s RC opioid wave filling gaps after nitazene scheduling Dependence can develop with regular use.

🔗Sources & further reading

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