Noroxymorphone
| Grade | Pharmaceutical |
| Pharmacopoeia | In house |
| CAS No. | 33522-95-1 |
| Product Name | Noroxymorphone |
| Chemical Name | 7,8-Dihydro-14-hydroxynormorphinone |
| Function | Intermediate |
| Industrial Applications | Pharmaceutical |
| Category | Naloxone and naltrexone precursor |
General Description
Noroxymorphone is a narcotic drug that is both a metabolite of oxymorphone and oxycodone and is specifically used as an intermediate in the production of narcotic antagonists such as naltrexone and naloxone. Noroxymorphone is the precursor for synthesis of naltrexone and naloxone, opioid antagonists used in first-line treatment of narcotics overdose.
Physical Characteristics
| Molecular formula | C16H17NO4 |
| Molecular weight | 287.32 |
| Appearance | Creamy to off white powder |
| Water | Maximum 3.0% |
| Residue on ignition | Maximum 0.1% |
| Purity | Minimum 99.0% |
| Assay | 98.0% to 101.0% |
| Storage | Keep in a well closed container. Protect from light. |
| Stability | Stable at least 2 years at R.T |