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]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: