Codeine

Agent Name
Codeine
CAS Number
76-57-3
Formula
C18-H21-N-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
l-Codeine; Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5-alpha, 6-alpha)-; Morphinan-6-alpha-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-; Morphine 3-methyl ether; Morphine monomethyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1139] Asthma reported in pharmaceutical workers processing opiate compounds; [Malo]
Reference Link #1
Evaluation of cutaneous responses and lung function from exposure to opiate compounds among ethical narcotics-manufacturing workers
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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