Codoxime

Codoxime
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(((4,5α-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-ylidene)amino)oxy)acetic acid
Clinical data
Identifiers
7125-76-0
None
PubChem CID 9570253
ChemSpider 7844721
UNII JT5I2F57F7 Yes
KEGG D03581
ChEMBL CHEMBL2107300
Synonyms Codoxime
Chemical data
Formula C20H24N2O5
372.415 g/mol

Codoxime (Codossima) is an opiate analogue that is a derivative of hydrocodone, where the 6-ketone group has been replaced by carboxymethyloxime. It has primarily antitussive effects[1] and was found to have moderate potential to cause dependence in animal studies.[2]

References

  1. Jack Fishman. Morphinone and Codeinone Derivatives. US Patent 3153042
  2. Jasinski DR, Martin WR. Assessment of the dependence-producing properties of dihydrocodeinone and codoxime. Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 1967 Mar-Apr;8(2):266-70. PMID 6021586