| Synonyms: |
(-)-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan,
(-)-3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan,
(4aR,10R,10aR)-6-methoxy-11-methyl-1,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-2H-10,4a-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene,
L-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan,
L-methorphan,
levomethorphan,
levomethorphane,
levomethorphanum,
levometorfano
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| Definition: |
A 6-methoxy-11-methyl-1,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-2H-10,4a-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene in which the stereocenters at positions 4a, 10 and 10a have R-configuration. It is a prodrug of levorphanol and a strong narcotic analgesic, and listed as a schedule II controlled substance. |