New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones): Tramadol and Zolpidem

Abstract

The Microscope is publishing 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 with 9 additional drugs: alprazolam, butylone, mephedrone, methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, alpha-PVP, tramadol, and zolpidem. This issue includes the last four monographs for the following drugs/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