Term Name: neopinone
Synonyms: (5alpha)-8,14-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-8,14-didehydro-4,5alpha-epoxymorphinan-6-one, neopinon
Definition: The beta,gamma-unsaturated ketone resulting from the hydrolysis of the methyl enol ether group of thebaine. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of codeine and morphine in the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:7510]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: morphinane alkaloid organic heteropentacyclic compound
has_parent_hydride: morphinan
inverse is_conjugate_acid_of: neopinone(1+)
is_conjugate_base_of: neopinone(1+)