Secobarbital

Chemical structure of Secobarbital. Chemical structure of Secobarbital. Secobarbital
5-pentan-2-yl-5-prop-2-enyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione
CAS number 76-73-3	ATC code N05CA06
Empiric formula	C12H18N2O3
Molecular weight	238.29 g/mole
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Liver
Elimination half life	?
Excretion	Urine
Pregnancy category	D (USA)
Secobarbital sodium
sodium 5-(1-methylbutyl)-4,6-dioxo-5-prop-2-enyl-1H-pyrimidin-2-olate
CAS number 309-43-3	ATC code N05CA06
Empiric formula	C12H18N2NaO3
Molecular weight	260.265
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	Liver
Elimination half life	?
Excretion	Urine
Pregnancy category	D (USA)

Secobarbital is a Barbiturate and is available as either a free acid or a sodium salt. The free acid is a white amorphous powder that slightly soluble in water and very soluble in ethanol. The salt is a white hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water and ethanol. The main brand name is Seconal.

Side Effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• a fever or a sore throat;
• sores in your mouth;
• broken blood vessels under your skin; or
• easy bruising or bleeding;
• drowsiness or dizziness;
• confusion;
• agitation, irritability, or excitability;
• nightmares, nervousness, or anxiety;
• headaches