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Is Thebaine vegan?

Thebaine

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Thebaine is an alkaloid found in the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), used as a precursor in the synthesis of various opioid drugs such as oxycodone and naloxone.

Also known as Morphinan, 6,7,8,14-tetradehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-3,6-dimethoxy-17-methyl-
INCI name Thebaine
CAS number 115-37-7
EC number 204-084-1
CosIng ID 81552
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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