morphine synthesis from codeine

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    morphine from codeine synthesis

    https://www.erowid.org/archive/rhodium/chemistry/codeine2morphine.html will this method work? A solution of 3.00 grams (10 mmol) of codeine in 60 ml of dry dimethylformamide was degassed under nitrogen by repeatedly stirring under vacuum, followed by inletting nitrogen. Following the addition...
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    Morphine synthesis from codeine

    Introduction The O-demethylation of codeine to yield morphine has been reported using a variety of reagents, including sodium propylmercaptide in dimethylformamide and boron tribromide in chloroform. These methods require a considerable measure of chemical expertise and suitable laboratory...
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