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Designation of Propionyl Chloride as a List I Chemical
The Drug Enforcement Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 10, 2026. It took effect on April 9, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Drug Enforcement Administration is finalizing the control of propionyl chloride as a list I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Propionyl chloride is used in the illicit manufacture of the controlled substances fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and fentanyl-related substances, and it is important to the manufacture of these substances. This final rule subjects handlers of propionyl chloride to the chemical regulatory provisions of the CSA and its implementing regulations.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-04657
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Justice Department; Drug Enforcement Administration
- Published
- March 10, 2026
- Takes effect
- April 9, 2026
- Dates
- This rulemaking will become effective on April 9, 2026. Persons seeking registration must apply before April 9, 2026 to continue their business pending final action by DEA on their application.
- Docket
- Docket No. DEA-1189
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 21 CFR 1310
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Drug traffic control; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 7
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