Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
77-17-8
Standard:
EP,
Normeperidine is a primary metabolite of the opioid analgesic meperidine, generated via hepatic demethylation. Its molecular formula is C16H23NO2 and CAS number is 57-06-7. This compound acts as a neurotoxic intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Accumulation poses risks of seizures and CNS excitation, particularly in renal impairment. Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures to prevent degradation and ensure safety compliance.