8008-60-4

Basic information

• Product Name: OPIUM
• Synonyms: crudeopium;opium,crude;OPIUM;Papaver;opium powder--dea schedule ii item;OPIUM,POWDER;Opiate ELISA;D03444
• CAS NO: 8008-60-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 232-368-5
• Product Categories: RECI
• Mol File: 8008-60-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /powder
• CAS DataBase Reference: OPIUM(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: OPIUM(8008-60-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: OPIUM(8008-60-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T+
• Statements: 26/27/28
• Safety Statements: 22-36/37/39-45
• RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: RL2345000
• HazardClass: 6.1(a)
• PackingGroup: II
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8008-60-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

The air-dried, milky exudation from incised unripe capsules of Papaver somniferum. This resin contains two groups of alkaloids: phenanthrenes (including morphine and codeine) and benzylisoquinolines (including papaverine). Morphine is by far the most prevalent alkaloid (10-16%) in opium, and its pharmacological properties account for the licit and illicit use of opium.

Definition

opium: A substance obtained from the unripe seed head of the opiumpoppy (Papaver somniferum). It containsa number of alkaloids, includingmorphine and codeine. Seeopiate.

Brand name

Dia-quel;Escopon;Ka-thal-pec;Pantopon;Pat.

World Health Organization (WHO)

Opium, which is extracted from the unripe seed capsules of the poppy plant, has been used throughout recorded history both in a medicinal and recreational context. Of the pharmacologically active constituents, several alkaloids, including morphine, codeine, papaverine and noscapine, have wide clinical use. Opium produces both physical and psychological dependence and is controlled under Schedule I of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. (Reference: (UNSND) United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs I, , , 1972)

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Mutation data reported. Use may lead to habituation and addiction. A narcotic, sedative, analgesic, and hypnotic. Source of morphme, codeine, papaverine, thebaine, etc. Can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, and respiratory problems. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. See also MORPHINE.