R(-)-METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE OPIOID AGON IST Property

Melting point:

99°C

Boiling point:

449.71°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0350 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5614 (estimate)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

R(-)-METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE OPIOID AGON IST Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Levomethadone is a 6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one that has (R)-configuration. It is the active enantiomer of methadone and its hydrochloride salt is used to treat adults who are addicted to drugs such as heroin and morphine. It has a role as an antitussive, an opioid analgesic, a mu-opioid receptor agonist and a NMDA receptor antagonist. It is an enantiomer of a dextromethadone.

Purification Methods

This pharmacologically active (against narcotic addiction) enantiomer was obtained by optical resolution (using D-tartaric acid) of the racemate and was purified by precipitation of the hydrochloride from aqueous solution at pH >6, dried and recrystallised from propan-2-ol. The R-hydrochloride [5967-73-7], when recrystallised from propan-2-ol, has m 245-246o, [] D 20 -169o (c 2, EtOH). The S-(+)-enantiomer [5653-8-5] also recrystallises from propan-2-ol and has recorded m of 100-101o, [] D 25 + 26o (c 1.2, H2O). The S-hydrochloride [15284-15-8], when crystallised from propan-2-ol, has m 243-244o, [] D 20 +169o (c 2, EtOH). [Larsen et al. J Am Chem Soc 70 4194 1948, Brode & Hill J Org Chem 13 191 1948, Schultz et al. J Am Chem Soc 69 2454 1947, Easton et al. J Am Chem Soc 69 2941 1947, Winter & Flataker J Pharmacol Exp Ther 98 305 1950, Beilstein 14 III 278, 1 4 III/IV 300.]