Thebaine

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Thebaine
Systematic name	Thebaine
Chemical formula	C19H21NO3
Molecular mass	311.37 g/mol
Density	x.xxx g/cm3
Melting point	xx.x °C
Boiling point	xx.x °C
CAS number	[115-37-7]
SMILES	xxxxx
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A minor constituent of opium, thebaine or paramorphine (C₁₉H₂₁NO₃) is chemically similar to both morphine and codeine, but produces stimulatory rather than depressant effects. Thebaine is not used therapeutically, but is converted into a variety of compounds including oxycodone, oxymorphone, nalbuphine, naloxone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and etorphine.

It is controlled in Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act as well as under international law. Thebaine is listed as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 in the United Kingdom.

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