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Empirical formula: C17H19N1O3, F
a: 7.408 Å
b: 13.713 Å
c: 14.781 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1501.54 Å3
Space group: P212121
Calculated density: 1.346 g/cm3
Z: 4
Temperature: -150.0 °C
Formula weight: 304.341 g/mole
R(F): 0.0290
Common name: Morphine
CSD refcode: MORPIN
Short description: Morphine is a common analgesic that is prescribed for severe pain.
Keyword: analgesic
Keyword: addictive
Empirical formula - less solvent: C17H19N1O3
Layman's explanation: Morphine is a narcotic that is derived from opium. It was first obtained from unripe seed pods of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) by a German pharmacist, F. W. A. Sertuerner. Morphine was used as a pain-killer and as a cure for opium addiction. The mechanism of action of morphine occurs by binding to the mu-opioid receptor in the brain. It impairs mental and physical performance, relieves fear and anxiety, and produces euphoria. It also decreases hunger, inhibits the cough reflex, produces constipation, and usually reduces the sex drive; in women it may interfere with the menstrual cycle. Morphine is used medicinally for severe pain, cough suppression, and as an anesthetic.
Citation of a publication: D.J.Duchamp, E.C.Olson, C.G.Chidester; Am.Cryst.Assoc.,Ser.2, 5, (1977), 83
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
Repository Files:
50724.cif 50724.crt 50724.gif 50724.GIF 50724.ort
50724.pdb 50724.sdt 50724f.crt 50724f.ort 50724f.sdt

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