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Codeine has two stereocenters, leading to a total of four possible stereoisomers: (R,R)-codeine, (R,S)-codeine, (S,R)-codeine, and (S,S)-codeine.
Codeine is typically soluble in water, alcohol, and chloroform. It is important to follow proper guidelines and precautions when dissolving codeine in a particular fluid to ensure proper dosing and administration.
Codeine is moderately soluble in alcohol, but it is more soluble in water. However, mixing codeine with alcohol can be dangerous and is generally not recommended as it can lead to increased sedation and respiratory depression.
Codeine is the stepped down version of morphine, which is the active ingredient in the opium scrapped from opium poppies. Google codeine to see the chemical process in preparing this substance.
Tylenol gel caps dissolve faster in vinegar compared to regular Tylenol tablets. This is because gel caps have a gelatinous coating that dissolves quickly in acidic solutions like vinegar, whereas regular tablets may take longer to break down.