Title:  Etorphine 
CAS Registry Number:  14521-96-1 
CAS Name:  [5a,7a(R)]-4,5-Epoxy-3-hydroxy-6-methoxy-a,17-dimethyl-a-propyl-6,14-ethenomorphinan-7-methanol 
Additional Names:  tetrahydro-7a-(1-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl)-6,14-endo-ethenooripavine;  7,8-dihydro-7a-[1(R)-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl]-O6-methyl-6,14-endo-ethenomorphine;  7a-[1(R)-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl]-6,14-endo-ethenotetrahydrooripavine;  19-propylorvinol;  tetrahydro-7a-(2-hydroxy-2-pentyl)-6,14-endo-ethenooripavine 
Molecular Formula:  C25H33NO4 
Molecular Weight:  411.53 
Percent Composition:  C 72.96%, H 8.08%, N 3.40%, O 15.55% 
Literature References:  Narcotic analgesic.  Prepn:  BE 618392; K. W. Bentley, GB 937214 (1962, 1963 both to J. F. MacFarlan); and structure:  K. W. Bentley, D. G. Hardy, Proc. Chem. Soc. London 1963, 220.  Improved prepn:  W. R. Hydro, US 3763167 (1973 to U.S. Army).  Determn by HPLC:  I. Jane, A. McKinnon, J. Chromatogr. 323, 19 (1985).  Analgesic activity:  G. F. Blane, J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 19, 367 (1967).  Pharmacology:  Lister, ibid. 16, 364 (1964).  Use as tranquilizer in dogs:  J. L. Crooks et al., Vet. Rec. 87, 498 (1970); M. Grange et al., Rev. Med. Vet. 124, 899 (1973); in large animals:  A. M. Harthoorn, J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 149, 875 (1966); B. T. Alford et al., ibid. 164, 702 (1974). 
Properties:  White crystals from aqueous ethoxyethanol, mp 214-217°.  (7b-isomer, melts at 280°). 
Melting point:  mp 214-217°; 7b-isomer, melts at 280° 
  
Derivative Type:  Hydrochloride  
Manufacturers' Codes:  M-99 
Molecular Formula:  C25H33NO4.HCl 
Molecular Weight:  447.99 
Percent Composition:  C 67.03%, H 7.65%, N 3.13%, O 14.29%, Cl 7.91% 
Properties:  mp 266-267°.  (7b-isomer hydrochloride, dec at 290)°. 
Melting point:  mp 266-267° 
  
Derivative Type:  Hydrochloride in combination with acepromazine  
Trademarks:  Immobilon (Reckitt & Colman) 
  
Derivative Type:  3-Acetate  
Additional Names:  Acetorphine;  O3-acetyl-7,8-dihydro-7a-[1(R)-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl]-O6-methyl-6,14-endo-ethenomorphine;  3-O-acetyl-7a-[1(R)-hydroxy-1-methylbutyl]-6,14-endo-ethenotetrahydrooripavine;  3-O-acetyl-17-propylorvinol 
Molecular Formula:  C27H35NO5 
Molecular Weight:  453.57 
Percent Composition:  C 71.50%, H 7.78%, N 3.09%, O 17.64% 
Properties:  Crystals from methanol, mp 195°. 
Melting point:  mp 195° 
  
Derivative Type:  3-Acetate hydrochloride  
Manufacturers' Codes:  M-183 
Molecular Formula:  C27H35NO5.HCl 
Molecular Weight:  490.03 
Percent Composition:  C 66.18%, H 7.40%, N 2.86%, O 16.32%, Cl 7.23% 
Properties:  mp 206°. 
Melting point:  mp 206° 
  
NOTE:  Acetorphine and etorphine are controlled substances (opium derivatives):  21 CFR, 1308.11.  Etorphine hydrochloride is a controlled substance (opiate):  21 CFR, 1308.12. 
CAUTION:  Use with extreme care; very small amounts may bring about respiratory paralysis and death:  D. W. Upson, Upson's Handbook of Clinical Veterinary Pharmacology (VM Publishing, Bonner Springs, 1980) pp 380-381. 
Therap-Cat-Vet:  Used to immobilize large animals.   |