Description

Norethylmorphine is a synthetic opioid compound of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate or reference standard for the synthesis and analytical characterization of more complex therapeutic agents. This product is essential for organizations engaged in advanced medicinal chemistry, including pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and academic research institutions focused on neuropharmacology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel opioid-based pharmaceuticals and their derivatives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic analyses within regulatory and research settings.
• Metabolite Studies: Employed in pharmacokinetic and metabolic pathway research for related opioid compounds.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: A valuable tool for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies aimed at developing new analgesics with improved efficacy and safety profiles.
• Forensic Analysis: Utilized as a certified reference material in forensic toxicology for the identification and quantification of specific substances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Norethylmorphine
CAS No.	72165-34-5
Molecular Formula	C19H25NO3
Molecular Weight	315.41 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylnormorphine; 3-Hydroxy-N-ethyl-17-methylmorphinan-6-one; 6,7-Didehydro-4,5α-epoxy-3-hydroxy-N-ethyl-17-methylmorphinan; Nor-ethylmorphine; Ethylnormorphine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Norethylmorphine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling using advanced techniques such as HPLC and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with our stringent internal specifications. We support research and development requiring high-purity reference materials and intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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