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Dextromethorphan

Product Name
Dextromethorphan
CAS No.
125-71-3
Chemical Name
Dextromethorphan
Synonyms
DEX;dextrophan;DextroMethorphan Base;Methorphan;Dextrometorphan;Dextromethorfan;Nodex;C06947;ba2666;Ba 2666
CBNumber
CB1699713
Molecular Formula
C18H25NO
Formula Weight
271.4
MOL File
125-71-3.mol
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Dextromethorphan Property

Melting point:
80 °C
Boiling point:
414.48°C (rough estimate)
Density 
1.0115 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.5740 (estimate)
Flash point:
9℃
storage temp. 
-20°C
solubility 
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form 
Solid
pka
pKa 8.3 (Uncertain)
color 
White to Off-White
Water Solubility 
12mg/L(temperature not stated)
InChIKey
MKXZASYAUGDDCJ-CGTJXYLNSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference
125-71-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System
Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9?,13?,14?)- (125-71-3)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
F,T
Risk Statements 
11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25
Safety Statements 
16-36/37-45
RIDADR 
3249
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
QD0194000
HazardClass 
6.1(b)
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
2933492250
Hazardous Substances Data
125-71-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 oral in rat: 116mg/kg
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
D-013
Product name
Dextromethorphan solution
Purity
1.0?mg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1?mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant?
Packaging
1mL
Price
$27.7
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
1180503
Product name
Dextromethorphan
Packaging
2g
Price
$1220
Updated
2022/05/15
Cayman Chemical
Product number
ISO60141
Product name
Dextromethorphan (CRM)
Packaging
1mg
Price
$21
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
1180503
Product name
Dextromethorphan
Purity
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Packaging
500mg
Price
$436
Updated
2024/03/01
Usbiological
Product number
D3221-97G
Product name
Dextromethorphan
Packaging
500ul
Price
$811
Updated
2021/12/16
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Dextromethorphan Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter drug that is sold alone and in combination with other products as a cough suppressant for children and adults. We have previously recommended dextromethorphan as a safe and effective cough suppressant for both children and adults. However, the weight of the evidence now suggests that dextromethorphan is no more effective than an inactive placebo syrup in suppressing a nighttime cough in children. It is the disomer of the potent opiate analgesic 3-methoxyN-methylmorphine (levorphanol). Although dextromethorphan is structurally related to opioids, it is devoid of analgesic or sedative effects at therapeutic doses. Dextromethorphan is metabolized by CYP2D6 to a more potent metabolite, dextrorphan. Dextrorphan is a stronger noncompetitive antagonist than dextromethorphan for the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptor.These properties promote its use in treatment of neuropathic and postoperative pain management.

Chemical Properties

Dextromethorphan is a white to slightly yellow, odorless, crystalline powder. The hydrobromide salt of dextromethorphan occurs as white crystals or a white crystalline powder, soluble in water, alcohol, and chloroform. It acts upon the central nervous system to suppress the cough reflex.

Uses

Dextromethorphan is used therapeutically as an over-thecounter cough suppressant and antitussive. It is also commonly abused particularly by adolescents because of its relative ease of availability.

Definition

ChEBI: Dextromethorphan is a 6-methoxy-11-methyl-1,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-2H-10,4a-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene in which the sterocenters at positions 4a, 10 and 10a have S-configuration. It is a prodrug of dextrorphan and used as an antitussive drug for suppressing cough. It has a role as a NMDA receptor antagonist, a neurotoxin, a xenobiotic, an environmental contaminant, an antitussive, a prodrug and a oneirogen. It is functionally related to a dextrorphan. It is an enantiomer of a levomethorphan.

Indications

Dextromethorphan is used in treating nonproductive cough. It is available widely in a variety of nonprescription forms, such as capsules, lozenges, syrups, extended-release oral suspension, and chewable tablets. This drug possesses a pronounced anticough effect and minimal action on the CNS. It is not addictive.

brand name

Benylin DM (Parke-Davis); Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide OROS Tablets (Ciba-Geigy); Drixoral Cough (Schering-Plough HealthCare); PediaCare 1 (McNeil Consumer); Romilar (Hoffmann-LaRoche-International); St. Joseph Cough Syrup (Schering-Plough HealthCare);Agrippol;Dextophan;Dextrophen.

Biological Functions

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is the D-isomer of levorphanol. It lacks CNS activity but acts at the cough center in the medulla to produce an antitussive effect. It is half as potent as codeine as an antitussive. Anecdotal reports of abuse exist, but studies of abuse potential are lacking. It has few side effects but does potentiate the activity of monoamine oxidase inhibitors, leading to hypotension and infrequently coma. Dextromethorphan is often combined in lozenges with the local anesthetic benzocaine, which blocks pain from throat irritation due to coughing.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 30, p. 1769, 1965 DOI: 10.1021/jo01017a014

General Description

Dextromethorphan is the dextrorotatory form of levorphanolwith a methoxy group on the 3-position. It is availablein more than 140 over-the-counter (OTC) cough and coldformulations. Evidence-based reviews have been unable toconclude that it is more effective than placebo in reducingcough. Like (+) and (-) levorphanol, (+) dextromethorphanis a potent NMDA antagonist and, in higher than recommendeddoses, has the potential for causing dissociativeanesthetic effects similar to ketamine or phencyclidine (PCP).The OTC status and availability of pure dextromethorphanpowder online has contributed greatly to its abuse in recentyears. DAWN reports that in 2004, there were approximately12,500 emergency room visits involving dextromethorphanwith 44% of those involving abuse of the drug. The 2006National Survey on Drug Abuse report shows that nearly 1million persons aged 12 to 25 years (1.7%) misused OTCcough and cold medications in the past year.
Dextromethorphan’s ability to antagonize the NMDA receptorhas led to its use to treat phantom pain, diabetic neuropathy,and postoperative acute pain.

Pharmacokinetics

Dextromethorphan is absorbed rapidly from the GI tract, with antitussive activity occurring within 15 to 30 minutes. It undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism. Excretion is mainly renal, with some drug eliminated unchanged but most eliminated as metabolites. Dextromethorphan is related chemically to the opiate agonists and can suppress coughing as effectively as narcotics. Cough suppression occurs by several mechanisms, but mainly the drug directly affects the cough center in the medulla. Therapeutic doses do not affect ciliary activity.

Side effects

Although adverse effects are generally rare, dextromethorphan toxicity can occur and is characterized by nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, irritability, and restlessness. In excessive doses, dextromethorphan poisoning may occur and induce symptoms similar to those associated with phencyclidine.

Safety

Despite the safety of dextromethorphan when used at the recommended dosage (<120 mg/day), higher doses can result in nausea, vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, irregular heartbeat, and death. Serotonin syndrome may develop in patients on other serotonergic drugs, due to additive inhibition of serotonin reuptake by dextromethorphan. Patients with genetic variations in CYP2D6, causing rapid metabolism of dextromethorphan, may present with greater clinical effects.

Synthesis

Dextromethorphan, (9|á,13|á,14|á)-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinane (23.2.1), is synthesized from ()-3-hydroxy-N-methylmorphinane by methylating the phenol hydroxyl group using phenyltrimethylammonium chloride and sodium methoxide in methanol. The resulting racemic product ()-3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinane is separated into isomers using D-tartaric acid, which produces dextromethor-phan.

Environmental Fate

Dextromethorphan is the D-isomer of the codeine analog, methorphan. Unlike the L-isomer, it has no analgesic or addictive properties and does not act through the opioid receptors. The exact mechanism for the antitussive effect by dextromethorphan remains unclear and is likely multifactorial. Dextromethorphan is known to be an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist; however, dextromethorphan binding sites are not limited to the known distribution of NMDA receptors.
Dextromethorphan’s main metabolite, dextrorphan, has NMDA receptor antagonist properties similar to ketamine and phencyclidine. This NMDA receptor antagonism is believed to result in a decreased reuptake of catecholamines. Dextromethorphan also inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. These properties make dextromethorphan have a high abuse and misuse potential.
Dextromethorphan is a common ingredient in over-thecounter cough and cold preparations, and is often combined with other agents including concurrent antihistamines, decongestants, analgesics, and ethanol. Patients may exhibit toxicity due to these coingestants.

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Hebei Miaoyin Technology Co.,Ltd
Product
Dextromethorphan 125-71-3
Price
US $20.00/kg
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1kg
Purity
99%
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10000
Release date
2023-04-14
Hebei Dangtong Import and export Co LTD
Product
Dextromethorphan 125-71-3
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US $50.00-42.00/kg
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1kg
Purity
99%
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20Tons
Release date
2023-10-11
Wuhan Cell Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
Product
DEXTROMETHORPHAN 125-71-3
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US $9.90/g
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1g
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
1000g
Release date
2023-04-04

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