5,5-diethylbarbituric acid is a member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of that is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by two ethyl groups. Formerly used as a hypnotic (sleeping aid). Among its listed roles, it functions as a drug allergen. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Barbiturates and Schedule IV controlled substances. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include barbital and Barbitone. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule IV). Its PubChem CID is 2294.
Barbital
| CAS No | 57-44-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C8H12N2O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 184.19 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5,5-diethyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione |
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5,5-diethylbarbituric acid is a member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of that is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by two ethyl groups. Formerly used as a hypnotic (sleeping aid).
The listed CAS number is 57-44-3.
The listed molecular formula is C8H12N2O3.
The listed molecular weight is 184.19 g/mol.
5,5-diethyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione.
The source lists barbital and Barbitone.