Thebaine (also known as Paramorphine, Thebain, 3-O-Methyl-oripavin, 4,5α-Epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-6,8-morphinadien, (5R,9R,13S)-4,5-Epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-9α-methyl-6,8-morphinadien, codeine methyl enol ether, IDS-NT-002, Ncgc00160239-01, 3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-6,7,8,14-tetradehydro-4,5α-epoxymorphinan or (5α)-6,7,8,14-tetradehydro-4,5-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methylmorphinan) is a opioid substance of the morphinan class.
Chemistry
Thebaine is typically found in the form of its salicylate, tartrate and hydrochloride salts.