Chemisty and Biological Activity
Chemical Formula
C20H23NO4
Chemical Name
Not Available
Chemical Structure
Molecular Weight
341.401 g/mol
Physical State
Solid
Melting Point
169-170 oC (274-276 oC for hydrochloride salt)
Water Solubility
100 mg/mL (as hydrochloride salt)
Isoelectric Point
Not Available
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)
Not Available
Primary Drug Target
| Name | Opioid mu Receptor (OP3) | | Gene Name | OPRM1 | | Synonyms | Mu-type opioid receptor; MOR-1 | | Specific Function | Inhibits neurotransmitter release by reducing calcium ion currents and increasing potassium ion conductance. Receptor for beta-endorphin |
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