Description

Narcobarbital CAS NO 125-55-3 is a synthetic barbiturate derivative, a class of compounds historically significant for their central nervous system depressant effects. Its primary value lies in its role as a key reference standard and intermediate in pharmaceutical research and analytical chemistry. This compound is essential for laboratories and manufacturers involved in forensic analysis, toxicology studies, and the development or quality control of related therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of barbiturates in drug testing and forensic investigations.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a crucial intermediate or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in pharmacological studies exploring sedative-hypnotic mechanisms.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity standard for calibrating instruments like HPLC, GC-MS, and UV-Vis spectrophotometers in analytical laboratories.
• Controlled Substance Analysis: Critical for law enforcement and regulatory agencies in developing and validating methods for detecting controlled barbiturates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Narcobarbital
CAS No.	125-55-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O3
Molecular Weight	224.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Allyl-5-(2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione; 5-Allyl-5-(cyclohex-2-en-1-yl)barbituric acid; Narcobarbitalum; Narcobarbitone; Cyclobarbital (common name for the allyl-cyclohexenyl derivative); NSC 7465; EN 1625; Cyclobarbitone
EINECS	204-748-3

Quality Control

Our Narcobarbital is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and analytical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for reference standards, ensuring reliable and reproducible results for our clients in regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.