# Control of the Immediate Precursor Norfentanyl Used in the Illicit Manufacture of Fentanyl as a Schedule II Controlled Substance
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2020-04-17 · 85 FR 21320
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-07381
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 85 FR 21320
- **Publication date:** 2020-04-17
## Abstract

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is designating the precursor chemical, N-phenyl-N-(piperidin-4-yl)propionamide (norfentanyl) as an immediate precursor for the schedule II controlled substance fentanyl. Furthermore, DEA is finalizing the control of norfentanyl as a schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/17/2020-07381/control-of-the-immediate-precursor-norfentanyl-used-in-the-illicit-manufacture-of-fentanyl-as-a)
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