Description

Morphine Acetate CAS NO 596-15-6 is the acetate salt form of morphine, a principal alkaloid of opium. This high-purity pharmaceutical intermediate is critical for ensuring the quality and efficacy of downstream active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors for research, development, and production of analgesic medications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical API Synthesis: A key intermediate in the manufacturing of morphine-based analgesic APIs and their derivatives.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Preclinical & Clinical Research: Used in pharmacological studies to investigate opioid receptor activity, pain management pathways, and drug metabolism.
• Controlled Substance Analysis: Employed as a standard in forensic and toxicology laboratories for the identification and quantification of opioids.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized morphine esters and other semi-synthetic opioid compounds for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Morphine Acetate
CAS No.	596-15-6
Molecular Formula	C19H21NO5 • C2H4O2 (or C21H25NO7)
Molecular Weight	403.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Morphine Monoacetate; Morphine Acetate Salt; (5α,6α)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3,6-diol acetate; Morphin-3-ol, 6-(acetyloxy)-7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-, (5α,6α)-; Morphine-3-acetate; 3-Acetylmorphine (Note: This typically refers to a different isomer); Opioid acetate salt
EINECS	209-889-7

Quality Control

Our Morphine Acetate is manufactured and handled under strict quality systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and composition, suitable for pharmaceutical research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.