Dihydrocodeine (Item No. 37884) is an analytical reference standard categorized as an opioid.1 Dihydrocodeine is an active metabolite of hydrocodone (Item Nos. ISO60144 | 15461 | 22166).2 Formulations containing dihydrocodeine have been used in the treatment of severe pain and have been associated with misuse and polypharmacy-related overdose.3 Dihydrocodeine is regulated as a Schedule II compound in the United States. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.
ChEBI: Dihydrocodeine is a morphinane alkaloid.
The codein was reduced by hydrogen in the presence catalyst Pt (or Pd, or Ni)
and 7,8-dihydrocodein was obtained.
To the 7,8-dihydrocodein tartaric acid was added and mixed, in the result 7,8-
dihydrocodein bitartrate was obtained.
Antitussive, Narcotic analgesic
Poison by ingestion,
intravenous, and subcutaneous routes.
Human systemic effects by ingestion and
subcutaneous routes: somnolence, miosis
(pupillary constriction), and respiratory
depression. An analgesic. Can cause drug
dependency with repeated doses. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic
fumes of NOx. See also CODEINE.
