Narceine

Narceine is an opium alkaloid produced by the Papaver somniferum (opium poppy) plant.[1] It is a bitter, crystalline compound with narcotic effects. It was formerly used as a substitute for morphine. Its name is derived from the Greek νάρκη (nárkē), meaning numbness, and the postfix -ine referring to an alkaloid.

Narceine
Names
IUPAC name
6-({6-[2-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]-4-methoxy-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl}acetyl)-2,3-dimethoxybenzoic acid
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.004.566
EC Number
  • 235-480-2
KEGG
UNII
Properties
C23H27NO8
Molar mass 445.468 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References

  1. van Itallie, L. (1946). "Investigations on poppies". Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises. 4: 156–160.
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