Levorphanol
[CAS# 77-07-6]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antipyretic analgesics
• Name: Levorphanol
• Synonyms: (-)-N-Methylmorphinan-3-ol; Aromarone; Levorphan; Levorphanol; N-Methyl-3-hydroxymorphinan; Ro 1-5431; l-Levorphanol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₃NO
• Molecular Weight: 257.37
• CAS Registry Number: 77-07-6
• EC Number: 201-002-6

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.8 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.17±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 251-253 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Schnider, O.; Helvetica Chimica Acta 1950, V33, P1437-48.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Respiratory sensitization	Resp. Sens.	1	H334
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301

• Controlled Substance: DEA Drug Code Number: 9220