Pseudo Morphine (Morphine Impurity)

• Catalog No.: P839540
• CAS Number: 125-24-6
• M. F.: C34H36N2O6
• M. W.: 568.65944
• Storage: Controlled Substance, -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 9-{10,14-dihydroxy-4-methyl-12-oxa-4-azapentacyclo[9.6.1.0^1,^1^3.0^5,^1^7.0^7,^1^8]octadeca-7(18),8,10,15-tetraen-9-yl}-4-methyl-12-oxa-4-azapentacyclo[9.6.1.0^1,^1^3.0^5,^1^7.0^7,^1^8]octadeca-7(18),8,10,15-tetraene-10,14-diol
• IUPAC Traditional name: pseudomorphine
• Synonyms: Dehydromorphine; Morphine Impurity; Oxydimorphine; 2,2'-Dehydrodimorphine; (5α,6α)-(5'α,6'α-7,7',8,8'-Tetradehydro-4,5:4',5'-diepoxy-17,17'-dimethyl-[2,2'-bimorphinan]-3,3',6,6'-tetrol

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 125-24-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Beige Solid
• Melting Point: >225°C (dec.)
• Solubility: DMSO
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: Controlled Substance, -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

A degradation product of Morphine. A dimolecular base formed by the gentle oxidation of Morphine in alkaline solution. Name Pseudomorphine is also used for the C17 alkaloid base.

REFERENCES

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• Willey, D., et al.: Biochem. J., 290, 539 (1960)