MGM-15 Research Reference

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Semi-synthetic indole alkaloid opioid compound Reference needs_revision Best effort · source review pending

Also known as: Dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine, Dihydro-7-hydroxy mitragynine, DH-7OH-MIT, DHM, 1,2-Dihydro-7-hydroxymitragynine

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Quick Facts

Reference Sizes
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Best-Effort Research Profile

MGM-15, chemically identified as methyl (E)-2-((2S,3S,7aS,12aR,12bS)-3-ethyl-7a-hydroxy-8-methoxy-1,2,3,4,6,7,7a,12,12a,12b-decahydroindolo[2,3-a]quinolizin-2-yl)-3-methoxyacrylate, is a semi-synthetic derivative of 7-hydroxymitragynine. It was described in preclinical medicinal-chemistry research as a dual μ-opioid-receptor and δ-opioid-receptor agonist. Human clinical studies, established therapeutic use, and FDA approval were not identified in the authoritative sources reviewed.

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Research Profile

Administration Routes (Research)
oral

Reported Research Effects

Reflects preclinical/research literature context only. Not a medical claim, dosing instruction, or treatment recommendation.

Research Notes

The foundational research evaluated MGM-15 in nonhuman preclinical systems, including receptor-binding or functional assays and animal studies. No reliable human pharmacokinetic half-life, clinical onset, validated therapeutic regimen, standardized catalog presentation, or authoritative storage specification was identified. The 2025 study found an average of 10.9 ± 0.2 mg MGM-15 in analyzed commercially available tablets, but this is an analytical observation about tested products rather than an established reference size and is not used as a common size here.

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Registry Identifiers

CAS RN: 1158901-38-2; PubChem CID: 42629165; molecular formula: C23H32N2O5; molecular weight: 416.518 g/mol; InChIKey: QXFXDJATKPXTFF-LIMHOZKTSA-N; SMILES: CC[C@@H]1CN2CC[C@]3([C@@H]([C@@H]2C[C@@H]1/C(=C\OC)/C(=O)OC)NC4=C3C(=CC=C4)OC)O; IUPAC name: methyl (E)-2-[(2S,3S,7aS,12aR,12bS)-3-ethyl-7a-hydroxy-8-methoxy-2,3,4,6,7,12,12a,12b-octahydro-1H-indolo[2,3-a]quinolizin-2-yl]-3-methoxyprop-2-enoate.

Source-Backed Observations

MGM-15 is not reported as a naturally occurring primary kratom alkaloid; it is produced by chemical modification of mitragynine-related starting materials. Preclinical studies characterize it as an opioid-receptor-active compound. In the United States, the DEA temporarily placed MGM-15 and specified related forms in Schedule I effective August 26, 2026, through August 26, 2028, unless extended or made permanent.

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Sources Under Review

Orally Active Opioid μ/δ Dual Agonist MGM-16, a Derivative of the Indole Alkaloid Mitragynine, Exhibits Potent Antiallodynic Effect on Neuropathic Pain in Mice
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6067406/ (accessed 2026-09-17)
From Kratom to Semi-Synthetic Opioids: The Rise and Risks of MGM-15
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40936282/ (accessed 2026-09-17)
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl, MGM-15, and MGM-16 in Schedule I
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-26/pdf/2026-17429.pdf (accessed 2026-09-17)

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