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Sigma-Aldrich

Dextrorphan

Synonym(s):

(+)-3-Hydroxy-17-methylmorphinan, 1,3,4,9,10,10a-Hexahydro-6-hydroxy-2H-10,4a-(iminoethano)-11-methylphenanthrene

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H23NO
CAS Number:
125-73-5
Molecular Weight:
257.37
EC Number:
204-754-3
MDL number:
MFCD00864199
UNSPSC Code:
12161501
PubChem Substance ID:
24724648
NACRES:
NA.77

form

solid

optical activity

[α]/D ≥+54°

color

white to off-white

mp

≥195 °C

solubility

saline: soluble(lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CN1CC[C@@]23CCCC[C@@H]2[C@@H]1Cc4ccc(O)cc34

InChI

1S/C17H23NO/c1-18-9-8-17-7-3-2-4-14(17)16(18)10-12-5-6-13(19)11-15(12)17/h5-6,11,14,16,19H,2-4,7-10H2,1H3/t14-,16+,17+/m1/s1

InChI key

JAQUASYNZVUNQP-PVAVHDDUSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GRIN2A(2903)
rat ... Grin2a(24409)

Application

Dextrorphan has been studies as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist in Xenopus oocytes and hippocampal neuron cultures.
CYP2D6 O-Demethyl metabolite of dextromethorphan

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Preparation Note

Dextrorphan is soluble in water.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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