Dextrorphan, Tartrate Salt
(9a,13a,14a)-17-Methyl-morphinan-3-ol (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate; NIH 4591; d-3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan tartrate
Orally active synthetic morphine analog. Analgesic (narcotic). The labelled d-form of Levorphanol.
Synonyms
(9a,13a,14a)-17-Methyl-morphinan-3-ol (2R,3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate; NIH 4591; d-3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan tartrate
CAS No
143-98-6 Free Base: 125-73-5
Molecular Formula
C21H29NO7
Appearance
White to pale yellow solid
Method for determining Identity
Proton NMR (DMSO-d6)Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions
C18; Acetonitrile: Water: Acetic acid= 4:1:0.1; Visualized with AMCS; Rf=0.65
Specific Rotation
+11.6º (c=0.5, Water)
Solubility
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated), Water (Slightly, Sonicated)
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
