Title: Mephobarbital
CAS Registry Number: 115-38-8
CAS Name: 5-Ethyl-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
Additional Names: 5-ethyl-1-methyl-5-phenylbarbituric acid; 5-phenyl-5-ethyl-3-methylbarbituric acid; N-methylethylphenylbarbituric acid; methylphenobarbital
Trademarks: Phemiton (Pliva); Prominal; Mebaral (Winthrop)
Molecular Formula: C13H14N2O3
Molecular Weight: 246.26
Percent Composition: C 63.40%, H 5.73%, N 11.38%, O 19.49%
Literature References: Prepn: Taub, Kropp, DE 537366 (1929 to I. G. Farben.).
Properties: White, tasteless crystals. mp 176°. Slightly sol in cold, freely in hot water or in alcohol.
Melting point: mp 176°
NOTE: This is a controlled substance (depressant): 21 CFR, 1308.14.
Therap-Cat: Anticonvulsant; sedative; hypnotic.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Anticonvulsant; sedative; hypnotic.
Keywords: Anticonvulsant; Sedative/Hypnotic; Barbituric Acid Derivatives. |