Morphine

Agent Name
Morphine
CAS Number
57-27-2
Formula
C17-H19-N-O3
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Duromorph; Meconium; Morphia; Morphina; Morphinan-3,6-diol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-, (5-alpha, 6-alpha)-; Morphinan-3,6-alpha-diol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-17-methyl-; (-)-Morphine; l-Morphine; Morphinism; Morphinum; Morphium; Ospalivina; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Plant Toxins
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1162] Asthma reported in pharmaceutical workers processing opiate compounds; [Malo]
Reference Link #1
Occupational asthma caused by Papaver somniferum
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Reference Link #2
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from opium alkaloids

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: