Description

4,5α-Epoxy-17-Methylmorphinan-3,14-Diol is a high-purity synthetic organic compound belonging to the morphinan class of chemicals. This compound is of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for its role as a key intermediate or reference standard. It is essential for laboratories and manufacturers requiring precise, high-quality building blocks for complex synthetic pathways. Primary users include pharmaceutical R&D facilities, analytical laboratories, and fine chemical producers focused on neuropharmacology and analgesic research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of specialized opioid analgesics and related therapeutic agents.
• Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in analytical chemistry for method development, validation, and quality control testing.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study receptor binding, metabolic pathways, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Controlled Substance Analysis: Utilized by forensic and regulatory laboratories for the identification and quantification of related compounds in compliance testing.
• Process Development: Acts as a standard in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes within fine chemical and API manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5α-Epoxy-17-Methylmorphinan-3,14-Diol
CAS No.	6801-26-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₃NO₃
Molecular Weight	301.38 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5α-Epoxy-17-methylmorphinan-3,14-diol; 3,14-Dihydroxy-4,5α-epoxy-17-methylmorphinan; 17-Methylmorphinan-3,14-diol 4,5α-epoxide; Noroxymorphone; 14-Hydroxynormorphine; 4,5α-Epoxy-3,14-dihydroxy-17-methylmorphinan; N-Noroxymorphone
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Quality Control

Our 4,5α-Epoxy-17-Methylmorphinan-3,14-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect the light-sensitive material from degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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