After some thought, I've been thinking of dropping the idea of morphinans in the story. Hey, its a story, so I can take some liberties with exact facts. So, now it's carfentanil... more exotic, ooooh!
As this is for a book, the protagonist has all the equipment(glove box, hazmat suit, antidote, etc.)
After using the search engine etc. I now know a lot. But, this time I have some questions(silly as always)...
1. Given the synthesis etc. on Rhodium's site. Would it be possible for a regular (not a wiz) organich chemist (with some experience, and a BSc in Organic Chemistry) to actually make carfentanil? Or is it extremely difficult?
2. What about administering the compund? Is it only by IV? I would think that as it is so minute, it would be absorbed by skin without the need for a needle.
Keep in mind that this is for a book, so I can stretch the truth a little. :-)
Anyhelp will be appreciated. Thanks.