ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-ETEXT REG ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-ETEXT REG ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781119308362
Author: Solomons
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter H, Problem 8PP
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The structure of heroin is to be determined, which formed when morphine reacts with two moles of acetic anhydride.

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Morphine is found naturally in a number of plants and animals. It acts directly on the central nervous system to decrease the feeling of pain. It can be taken for both acute pain and chronic pain.

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Alkaloids are a huge and complex group of cyclic compounds that contain N-atom. Morphine is an example of alkaloid.

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Acetic anhydride is an acetylating agent.

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The reaction of morphine with acetic anhydride as the acetylating agent leads to the formation of 3-acetylmorphine, which on further treatment with acetic anhydride, leads to the formation of heroin.

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