Barbital (Barbitone) is a long-acting barbiturate that depresses most metabolic processes at high doses. It is used as a hypnotic and sedative and may induce dependence. Barbital is also used in veterinary practice for central nervous system depression. This product is designed for qualitative and quantitative protocols and can be used for forensic, toxicology, research, and other chemical/biochemical analytical applications.
Barbital – Barbitone – CAS 57-44-3
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Description
Barbital
| Product reference number | BRB-401-FA |
| Full chemical name | 5,5-Diethyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione |
| Formula | C8H12N2O3 |
| Molecular weight | 184.20 |
| CAS Number | 57-44-3 |
| DEA No. | 2145 CIV |
| Appearance | white to off-white crystalline powder |
| IR | IR corresponds |
| UV max [nm] (mol, solvent) | 246.0 ± 1.0 (7000 ± 500, 0.1 N NaOH) |
| Melting point [Celsius] | 188.0 ± 3 |
| HPLC purity [%] | > 98.5 |
| Water content [%] | < 1 |
Barbital was used as a sleeping aid (hypnotic), The chemical names for barbital are diethylmalonyl urea or diethylbarbituric acid; hence, the sodium salt known as medinal, is known also as sodium diethylbarbiturate.
Barbitone, Veronal, Medinal, CAS 57-44-3, Ethylbarbital, Diemal, Diethylmalonylurea, Vesperal, Malonal, Uronal, Diethylbarbitone, Dormonal, Hypnogene, Veroletten, Verolettin, Sedeval
