Technical Data

351984
CAS Number
1453167-99-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₁₈H₂₅NO
Molecular Weight
271.4
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
-20°C
Rac-14-epi-Dextromethorphan
(4betaS,8alphaR,9S)-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6,7,8,8a,9,10-hexahydro-5H-9,4b-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene

Rac-14-epi-Dextromethorphan is an analog of Dextromethorphan which is an antitussive compound showing analgesic properties. Dextromethorphan is used in cough medication formulations.

Synonyms
(4betaS,8alphaR,9S)-3-methoxy-11-methyl-6,7,8,8a,9,10-hexahydro-5H-9,4b-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene
CAS No
1453167-99-1 1453167-99-1, 14R-isomer
Molecular Formula
C₁₈H₂₅NO
Molecular Weight
271.4
Purity (HPLC)
≥95%
Appearance
Colorless to dark orange thick oil
Solubility
Chloroform (slightly), methanol (slightly)
Specific Rotation (c=1.0, Methanol)
As reported
Elemental Analysis
Calculated: %C: 79.66, %H: 9.28, %N: 5.16
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Church J. et al.: Can J Physiol Pharmacol., 67:561 (1989); 2. Carliss, R. et al.: Neurotoxicology., 28:813 (2007)
USBio References
1. Church J. et al.: Can J Physiol Pharmacol., 67, 561 (1989). 2. Carliss, R. et al.: Neurotoxicology., 28, 813 (2007).
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