Calcium morphenate
Calcium Morphenate
Calcium morphenate (pronunciation: /ˈkælsiəm mɔːrˈfiːneɪt/) is a chemical compound that is used in the production of morphine, a powerful opioid used for pain relief.
Etymology
The term "Calcium morphenate" is derived from its two main components: "Calcium", a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, and "Morphenate", which is derived from Morphine, an opioid used primarily to treat both acute and chronic severe pain.
Production
Calcium morphenate is produced by the reaction of morphine base with calcium hydroxide. The resulting compound is then purified and used in the production of pharmaceutical-grade morphine.
Use
Calcium morphenate is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of morphine. Morphine is a powerful opioid that is used for the relief of severe pain. It is also used in the production of other opioids, such as codeine and heroin.
Related Terms
- Morphine: A powerful opioid used for pain relief.
- Opioid: A class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription.
- Calcium Hydroxide: A compound used in the production of calcium morphenate.
- Codeine: A less powerful opioid derived from morphine.
- Heroin: An illegal drug that is derived from morphine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium morphenate
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium morphenate
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