Hydrocodone is a morphinane-like compound that is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from codeine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a mu-opioid receptor agonist, an opioid analgesic and an antitussive. It is an organic heteropentacyclic compound and a morphinane-like compound. It is derived from a hydride of a morphinan. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antitussives, Controlled drug substances, Schedule II controlled substances and Schedule III controlled substances. Its therapeutic use is listed as analgesics and cough suppressants. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Hydrocodon, Hydrocone and Hydroconum. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule II). Its PubChem CID is 5284569.
Hydrocodone
| CAS No | 125-29-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H21NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 299.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (4R,4aR,7aR,12bS)-9-methoxy-3-methyl-1,2,4,4a,5,6,7a,13-octahydro-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinolin-7-one |
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Hydrocodone is a morphinane-like compound that is a semi-synthetic opioid synthesized from codeine. Among its listed roles, it functions as a mu-opioid receptor agonist, an opioid analgesic and an antitussive.
The listed CAS number is 125-29-1.
The listed molecular formula is C18H21NO3.
The listed molecular weight is 299.4 g/mol.
(4R,4aR,7aR,12bS)-9-methoxy-3-methyl-1,2,4,4a,5,6,7a,13-octahydro-4,12-methanobenzofuro[3,2-e]isoquinolin-7-one.
The source lists Hydrocodon, Hydrocone and Hydroconum.