Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Morphine:
An
alkaloid
natural product
with
analgesic
properties. Extracted from opium, which is derived from a species of poppy. Chemical modification of morphine's
hydroxyl groups
yields
codeine
or
diamorphine
(
heroin
).
Morphine
Codeine
Diamorphine
(
heroin
)
Related terms:
Drug
,
pharmaceutical
,
wedge
,
benzene ring
,
phenol
,
ether
,
secondary alcohol
,
alkene
,
tertiary amine
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