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Is Noscapine vegetarian?

Noscapine

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Noscapine is a naturally occurring benzylisoquinoline alkaloid derived from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), used as a cough suppressant; this entry also covers its salts.

Also known as 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 6,7-dimethoxy-3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3-dioxolo(4,5-g)-isoquinolin-5-yl), 1(3H)-Isobenzofuranone, 6,7-dimethoxy-3-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3-dioxolo(4,5-g)-isoquinolin-5-yl), (S-(R*,S*))-, noscapine
INCI name Noscapine
CAS number 128-62-1
EC number 204-899-2
CosIng ID 28477
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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