Dextromethorphan
[CAS# 125-71-3]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Respiratory medication >> Antitussive
• Name: Dextromethorphan
• Synonyms: (+)-Dextromethorphan; 3-Methoxy-17-methyl-9alpha,13alpha,14alpha-morphinan; Ba 2666; DEX; Dextromethorphan; Nodex; d-Methorphan
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₅NO
• Molecular Weight: 271.40
• CAS Registry Number: 125-71-3
• EC Number: 204-752-2

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.25 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.11±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 126 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 394.9±42.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 116.2±30.2 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Pandeeswaran, M.; International Journal of Chemical Kinetics 2008, V40(9), P559-568.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302