3-Monoacetylmorphine (3-MAM) or 3-acetylmorphine is a less active metabolite of heroin (diacetylmorphine), the other two being morphine and more active 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM). Because of the acetyl-group in 3-position, 3-MAM has relatively weak affinity to μ-opioid receptors.
3-Monoacetylmorphine (3-MAM) or 3-acetylmorphine is a less active metabolite of heroin (diacetylmorphine), the other two being morphine and more active 6-monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM). Because of the acetyl-group in 3-position, 3-MAM has relatively weak affinity to μ-opioid receptors.
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