6-O-Methyl codeine

CAS: 2859-16-7

Ref. 3D-FM25480

Product Information

• Name: 6-O-Methyl codeine
• Synonyms: (5a,6a)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methylmorphinan, (5Alpha,6Alpha)-3,6-Dimethoxy-17-Methyl-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-Epoxymorphinan, (5alpha,6alpha)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methylmorphinan, (5α,6α)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methylmorphinan, 6-Methoxycodeine, Codeine methyl ether, Codeine, O-methyl-, Di-O-methylmorphine, Dimethylmorphine, Methylcodeine, Morphinan, 7,8-didehydro-3,6-alpha-dimethoxy-4,5-alpha-epoxy-17-methyl-, Morphinan, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-, (5α,6α)-, Morphinan, 7,8-didehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3,6α-dimethoxy-17-methyl-, Morphine dimethyl ether, O(6)-Codeine methyl ether, O⁶-Methylcodeine

Description

6-O-Methyl codeine is a drug that belongs to the class of opioid analgesics. It is used to treat severe pain and coughing in patients with infectious diseases, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. 6-O-Methyl codeine may be administered by mouth, intravenously, or intramuscularly. The mechanism of action of this drug is not fully understood, but it has been shown to decrease respiratory rate in some animal studies. 6-O-Methyl codeine also has an effect on the central nervous system and may cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and constipation. This drug is metabolized through oxidative reactions with oxygenated molecules like fluorine or hydrogenated aromatic hydrocarbons. 6-O-Methyl codeine is a prodrug that can be converted into morphine following cleavage by liver enzymes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 313.39 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₂₃NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%