Journal Published Online: 01 January 1988
Volume 33, Issue 1

Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) Characterization of the Ethyl Acetate Complex of O -Acetylmorphine

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The solid-state infrared spectral features of the (1:1) O6-acetylmorphine-ethyl acetate complex are compared to those of its host, O6-acetylmorphine base, and to its very similar analog, O3,O6-diacetylmorphine (heroin). The formation of a stable complex appears to be unique to O6-acetylmorphine for neither morphine nor its closely related derivatives, codeine, thebaine, heroin, or O3-acetylmorphine form isolable adducts during ethyl acetate extraction. Factors affecting formation of this complex during workup and extraction of forensic science exhibits are discussed.

Author Information

Beckstead, HD
Drug Identification Division, Bureau of Drug Research, Health Protection Branch, Health and Welfare Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Neville, GA
Drug Identification Division, Bureau of Drug Research, Health Protection Branch, Health and Welfare Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Stock #: JFS12454J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12454J