The Role of Chemistry in History

Background Information| Chemical Structure| How Codeine Works in the Body| Recreational Use| How Codeine Affects History

• The chemical formula for codeine is C₁₈H₂₁NO₃




• The chemical name for the drug is expoxy-3methoxy-17-methylmorphian-6-ol.

• The alternative names for codeine are methylmorphine and morphine monomethyl ether.

• Boiling Point: 250C (480^.F) at 22mm

• Melting Point: 154-156^.C (309.2-312.8^.F)

• The drug is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol