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Codeine Phosphate

CAS No.: 52-28-8
Formula: C18H22NO6P
Molecular Weight: 379.34400
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What is Codeine Phosphate

Codeine Phosphate is a widely used opioid analgesic and antitussive medication, primarily prescribed for the relief of mild to moderate pain and the suppression of cough. As a prodrug, it is metabolized in the liver to morphine, which exerts its therapeutic effects by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the perception of pain and suppressing the cough reflex. Available in various forms, including tablets, syrups, and injections, Codeine Phosphate is often combined with other medications, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, to enhance its efficacy. While effective, it carries risks of dependence, tolerance, and side effects, necessitating careful medical supervision during use.

Preparation Process: To prepare **Codeine Phosphate**, dissolve **codeine freebase** in a minimal amount of warm **ethanol (95%)**. Gradually add **phosphoric acid (85%)** dropwise with stirring until the pH reaches ~4.0–5.0 (slightly acidic). Evaporate the solvent under reduced pressure to obtain a crude solid. Recrystallize the product from **hot water or ethanol/water mixture** to purify. Filter the crystals, wash with **cold ethanol**, and dry under vacuum. Confirm purity via **melting point (155–158°C)** and **HPLC**. Store in a tightly sealed container, protected from light and moisture. Yield depends on reaction conditions and purity of starting materials.

Usage Scenarios: Codeine phosphate is an opioid analgesic primarily used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain perception. Additionally, it acts as an antitussive, suppressing cough reflexes in conditions like bronchitis or dry cough. Often combined with paracetamol or ibuprofen for enhanced pain relief, it is prescribed for post-surgical pain, dental procedures, or chronic conditions. Due to its potential for dependence, it is regulated and used short-term. Side effects include drowsiness, constipation, and nausea. It is contraindicated in children under 12, respiratory depression cases, and patients with a history of substance abuse.

Codeine Phosphate Basic Info
Chemical Name Codeine Phosphate
Synonyms Codicept Phosphate; CodeinePhosphate[D.D]; Codeine phosphate (6CI,7CI); Galcodine; Phosphoric acid codeine; (5a,6a)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-6-ol Phosphate; codein phosphate; Morphine 3-Methyl Ether Phosphate; Codeine phosphate (1:1); (-)-codeine phosphate; Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5α,6α)-, phosphate (1:1) (salt); Tricodein; Coducept Phosphate
CAS No. 52-28-8
Molecular Formula C18H22NO6P
Molecular Weight 379.34400
PSA 98.27000
LogP 1.55600
Codeine Phosphate Price
- **United States**: $10–$50 per script (varies by state and formulation).
- **China**: ¥50–¥300 ($7–$44) for a small pack (prescription only).
- **Russia**: ₽500–₽2,000 ($6–$25) per script.
- **Germany**: €15–€30 ($16–$34) per small pack (subsidized by insurance).
- **India**: ₹100–₹1,000 ($1–$13) for a generic version.
- **Japan**: ¥2,000–¥7,000 ($18–$65) per script.
- **Brazil**: BRL 100–BRL 500 ($18–$90) depending on public or private healthcare.
- **South Korea**: KRW 20,000–KRW 50,000 ($17–$43) per script.
- **Philippines**:₱500–₱2,000 ($8–$36) for a small pack (OTC or prescription).
- **United Kingdom**: £8–£25 ($10–$35) per small pack (NHS prices vary).
- **France**: €10–€30 ($10–$34) per small pack.
- **Mexico**: MXN 100–MXN 500 ($5–$25) for a generic script.
- **Canada**: CAD $20–CAD $60 ($16–$48) per script (provincial pricing varies).
- **South Africa**: R50–R200 ($3–$12) for a small pack (public vs private healthcare).
- **Egypt**: EGP 50–EGP 200 ($3–$12) for a generic script.
- **Turkey**: TRY 50–TRY 200 ($6–$24) per script.
- **Thailand**: THB 100–THB 500 ($3–$15) for a small pack (OTC or prescription).
- **Indonesia**: IDR 100,000–IDR 500,000 ($6–$33) for a generic script.
MSDS
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

According to Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) - Sixth revised edition

Version: 1.0

Creation Date: Aug 17, 2017

Revision Date: Aug 17, 2017

1.Identification

1.1 GHS Product identifier

Product name Codeine Phosphate

1.2 Other means of identification

Product number -
Other names Codicept Phosphate

1.3 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses For industry use only.
Uses advised against no data available

1.4 Supplier's details

Company MOLBASE (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Address Floor 4 & 5, Building 12, No. 1001 North Qinzhou Road,
Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
Telephone +86(21)64956998
Fax +86(21)54365166

1.5 Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number +86-400-6021-666
Service hours Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral, Category 3

Skin sensitization, Category 1

Respiratory sensitization, Category 1

Reproductive toxicity, Category 2

2.2 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word

Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H301 Toxic if swallowed

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P330 Rinse mouth.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...

P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3 Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number Concentration
Codeine Phosphate Codeine Phosphate 52-28-8 none 100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1 Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound include dryness of the mouth, nose and throat, urticaria, drug rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills, hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, fatigue, confusion, restlessness, tremor, irritability, excitation, anxiety, nervousness, insomnia euphoria, paresthesias, blurred vision, diplopia, acute labyrinthitis, tinnitus, hysteria, neuritis, convulsions, central nervous system depression, hallucinations, epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, change in urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses, thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of chest, wheezing, nasal stuffiness, respiratory depression, psychic dependence and physical dependence. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and phosphorous oxides.

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.

5.2 Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible.

5.3 Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2 Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2 Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state white crystalline powder
Colour no data available
Odour no data available
Melting point/ freezing point 238-240ºC
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range 462ºC at 760mmHg
Flammability no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit no data available
Flash point 233.2ºC
Auto-ignition temperature no data available
Decomposition temperature no data available
pH no data available
Kinematic viscosity no data available
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 16.11°C
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value) no data available
Vapour pressure no data available
Density and/or relative density no data available
Relative vapour density no data available
Particle characteristics no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

no data available

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

CODEINE PHOSPHATE is sensitive to exposure to light. . Materials that are acidic salts are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5 Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

  • Oral: no data available
  • Inhalation: no data available
  • Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

  • Toxicity to fish: no data available
  • Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
  • Toxicity to algae: no data available
  • Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1 Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1 UN Number

ADR/RID: no data available IMDG: no data available IATA: no data available

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: no data available
IMDG: no data available
IATA: no data available

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: no data available IMDG: no data available IATA: no data available

14.4 Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: no data available IMDG: no data available IATA: no data available

14.5 Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no IMDG: no IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name Common names and synonyms CAS number EC number
Codeine Phosphate Codeine Phosphate 52-28-8 none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Listed.
EC Inventory Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Not Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) Not Listed.

16.Other information

Information on revision

Creation Date Aug 17, 2017
Revision Date Aug 17, 2017

Abbreviations and acronyms

  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
  • ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
  • RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
  • IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
  • IATA: International Air Transportation Association
  • TWA: Time Weighted Average
  • STEL: Short term exposure limit
  • LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
  • LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
  • EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

References

  • IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
  • HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
  • IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
  • eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
  • CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
  • ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
  • ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
  • Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
  • ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/

Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. We as supplier shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.