Description

Secobarbital Sodium Salt is the sodium salt derivative of the barbiturate derivative secobarbital, a short-acting central nervous system depressant. This compound is a critical active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical manufacturers, analytical laboratories, and research institutions engaged in neuropharmacology, forensic analysis, and controlled substance studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Serves as the key component in the formulation of sedative-hypnotic medications for research purposes.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for qualitative and quantitative analysis in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and mass spectrometry for quality control and forensic testing.
• Pharmacological Research: Employed in preclinical studies to investigate the mechanisms, efficacy, and toxicology of barbiturate-class compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of other specialized barbiturate derivatives for research applications.
• Forensic Science: Utilized as a calibrated standard in toxicological assays to identify and quantify secobarbital in biological samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Secobarbital Sodium Salt
CAS No.	309-43-3
Molecular Formula	C12H17N2NaO3
Molecular Weight	260.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Allyl-5-(1-methylbutyl)barbituric acid sodium salt; Sodium secobarbital; Quinalbarbitone Sodium; Meballymal Sodium; Second Sodium; Novosecobarb; Secobarbital Na; Secobarbital Sodium
EINECS	206-204-5

Quality Control

Our Secobarbital Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and development use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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