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
EINECS No:
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
(The meaning of any toxicological abbreviations which
appear in this section is given
here.)
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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given
here.)
R20 R21 R22.
Transport information
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