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Is Norcodeine vegetarian?

Norcodeine

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Norcodeine is an opiate alkaloid derivative that is the N-demethylated metabolite of codeine, possessing relatively little opioid activity of its own.

Also known as Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-, (5-alpha,6-alpha)-
INCI name Norcodeine
CAS number 467-15-2
EC number 207-388-2
CosIng ID 81566
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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