Norcodine, N-Methyl

Safety (MSDS) data for codeine

Safety (MSDS) data for codeine

Hazard: harmful


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
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    Density (g cm-3): 1.32
    Flash point: 75 C
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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.

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