General

Synonyms: 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-alpha-ol, methylmorphine, 3-o-methylmorphine monohydrate, morphine monomethyl ether, morphine-3-methyl ether, N-methyl-norcodeine, codicept, codeinum, coducept
Use: analgesic, pain killer, cough supressant
Molecular formula: C₁₈H₂₁NO₃
CAS No: 76-57-3
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Physical data

Appearance: white crystalline powder
Melting point: 154 - 156 C
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3): 1.32
Flash point: 75 C
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:

Stability

Stable, but light sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, bromides, iodides, heavy metal salts.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Addictive drug. Controlled substance in many countries.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 427 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 130 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 229 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 75 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R20 R21 R22.

Transport information

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Personal protection

Safety glasses. Do not breathe dust.

Safety phrases
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