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The document discusses alkaloids found in opium, including morphine, codeine, thebaine, and heroin. It provides details on the synthesis of morphine and codeine from various chemical reactions. It also describes the bio-synthesis of phenanthrene alkaloids from reticuline, which is derived from norlaudanosoline in opium and leads to other alkaloids through oxidative phenol coupling.
- Author
- Kavya R
- Language
- EN