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Is Methyldesorphine vegan?

Methyldesorphine

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Methyldesorphine is a semisynthetic opioid analgesic derived from morphine, first synthesized in Germany in 1940. It is significantly more potent than morphine and has high abuse potential.

Also known as 6-Methyl-delta(sup 6)-deoxy-morphine
INCI name Methyldesorphine
CAS number 16008-36-9
EC number 240-139-6
CosIng ID 81502
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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