Anodyne

DXM
Dextromethorphan
Salts
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Dextromethorphan hydriodide
Dextromethorphan hydriodide
Dextromethorphan salicylate
Dextromethorphan salicylate
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
Dextromethorphan hydrochloride
Dextromethorphan hydrochloride
Molecular structure via molpic
Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js
Molecular formulaC18H25NO
Molecular mass271.4 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to slightly yellow crystalline powder
OdorOdorless
Predicted LogP3.4
Melting point122-124
DecompositionWhen heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /nitrogen oxides/.
SolubilityPractically insoluble in water
Chiralityabsolute
Identifiers
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IUPAC name(1S,9S,10S)-4-methoxy-17-methyl-17-azatetracyclo[7.5.3.01,10.02,7]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-triene
SMILESCN1CC[C@@]23CCCC[C@@H]2[C@@H]1CC4=C3C=C(C=C4)OC
InChIInChI=1S/C18H25NO/c1-19-10-9-18-8-4-3-5-15(18)17(19)11-13-6-7-14(20-2)12-16(13)18/h6-7,12,15,17H,3-5,8-11H2,1-2H3/t15-,17+,18+/m1/s1
InChIKeyMKXZASYAUGDDCJ-NJAFHUGGSA-N
Dosing

Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan (also known as d-Methorphan, delta-Methorphan, Dextromorphan, Dextromethorfan, Dextrometorfano, Dextromethorphane, Albutussin, Destrometerfano, Dextromethorphanum or BA 2666) is a opioid substance of the morphinan class.

Chemistry

Dextromethorphan is typically found in the form of its hydriodide, salicylate, hydrobromide and hydrochloride salts.

Stereochemistry

Dextromethorphan is a absolute mixture

See also