Methorphan

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Racemethorphan
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Levomethorphan (L), dextromethorphan (R)
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  • 3-Methoxy-17-methylmorphinan
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Formula C18H25NO
Molar mass 271.404 g·mol−1
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Methorphan comes in two isomeric forms, each with differing pharmacology and effects:

Racemethorphan is the racemic mixture of both of these stereoisomers. [2] It is listed under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 and is therefore listed in the United States as a Controlled Substance, specifically as a Narcotic in Schedule II with an ACSCN of 9732 and an annual aggregate manufacturing quota of 3 grams in 2014. [3] [4] The salts in use are the hydrobromide (free base conversion ratio 0.770) and the tartrate (0.644).

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References

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