Thebaine-Oxycodone, the Chemistry of Opium
In this blog article, the author discusses three main roles of thebaine - as a precursor to Oxycodone, in the creation of other narcotics like morphine and codeine, and in regulating body temperature. The author also provides a brief history as to how these chemicals came to be used in such a way.
What is thebaine?
Thebaine is a narcotic analgesic drug used primarily in the treatment of pain and cough. It is derived from opium and its chemical name is O-6-methyl-N-phenyl-7,8-dihydrocodein...
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