| Synonyms: |
4-hydroxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-5,6,8,14-tetradehydromorphinan-7-one,
5,6,8,14-Tetradehydro-4-hydroxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-7-one,
Salutaridine,
Sinoacutine
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| Definition: |
A morphinane alkaloid from the opium poppy, in which the 5,6,8,14-tetradehydromorphinan-7-one skeleton is substituted at position 4 by a hydroxyl group, positions 3 and 6 by methoxy groups and position N17 by a methyl group. An intermediate in the biosynthesis of narcotic analgesics such as morphine and codeine. |