University of Technology Sydney

Laura Jane Clancy

Ronald Shimmon

Shanlin Fu

Morgan Philp

Mélanie Zoe Lauria

Joshua Charles Klingberg

A method of detecting the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl analogue in a sample which comprises contacting the sample with a 1,2 naphthoquinone (such as 1,2-naphthoquinone itself) in a solvent, preferably acetonitrile, and observing a colour change, which when present, correlates with the presence of fentanyl or a fentanyl analogue. Optionally, a buffer may be provided to maintain an alkaline environment and/or a metal halide catalyst and/or light source may be added to accelerate colour development.

In-field colour test for screening fentanyl and analogues thereof

A method of detecting the presence of an NBOMe in a sample which comprises of contacting the sample with an activated p-quinone such as 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone (TCBQ) and an aldehyde, for example acetaldehyde, and optionally a buffer and observing a colour change, which when present, correlates with the presence of an NBOMe. The ingredients may be provided in the form of a kit which can include a colour standard or comparison chart.

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Ultimo, Australia

Laura Jane Clancy