Narceine
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Narceine | ||
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IUPAC name 6-({6-[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl}acetyl)-2,3-dimethoxybenzoic acid | ||
Identifiers | ||
CAS number | 131-28-2 | |
PubChem | 8564 | |
UNII | CTT09X2F1M | |
Jmol-3D images | Image 1 | |
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Properties | ||
Molecular formula | C23H27NO8 | |
Molar mass | 445.46 g mol−1 | |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | ||
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Narceine is an opium alkaloid produced by the Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) plant.[1] It is a bitter, crystalline compound with narcotic effects and was formerly used as a substitute for morphine. Its name is derived from the Greek νάρκη (nárkē), meaning numbness, and the postfix -ine referring to an alkaloid.
See also
- Noscapine, a related alkaloid
References
- ↑ van Itallie, L. (1946). "Investigations on poppies". Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises 4: 156–160.
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