benzylpiperazine

noun

ben·zyl·pi·per·a·zine ˌben-(ˌ)zēl-pī-ˈper-ə-ˌzēn, -zəl-

: a synthetic derivative C₁₁H₁₆N₂ of piperazine that is used illicitly as a stimulant

Benzylpiperazine, also known as "BZP," is a recreational designer drug that has euphoric, stimulant properties with effects comparable to those produced by amphetamines.—

The Tulsa (Oklahoma) World

called also BZP

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“Benzylpiperazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/benzylpiperazine. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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