Description

3'-Ketohexobarbital is a key pharmaceutical intermediate and reference standard of significant importance in research and development. This compound is primarily valued for its role in the synthesis and analytical characterization of barbiturate derivatives and related central nervous system (CNS) agents. It is essential for pharmaceutical manufacturers, analytical laboratories, and research institutions focused on drug development, quality control, and metabolic studies. Our supply ensures high purity and batch-to-batch consistency to meet stringent industry requirements.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of barbiturate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and related compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, validation, and quality control testing (e.g., HPLC, GC) in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Metabolite Studies: Serves as a reference compound in pharmacokinetic and metabolic pathway research for hexobarbital and its analogs.
• Research & Development: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the design and development of new sedative-hypnotic agents.
• Impurity Profiling: Used to identify and quantify related substances and degradation products in barbiturate drug substances and finished products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent in organic synthesis for introducing specific ketone-functionalized barbiturate structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Ketohexobarbital
CAS No.	427-30-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2O4
Molecular Weight	252.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(1-Cyclohexen-1-yl)-1,5-dimethylbarbituric acid; 3'-Oxohexobarbital; 5-(1-Cyclohexenyl)-1,5-dimethyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione; 1,5-Dimethyl-5-(1-cyclohexen-1-yl)barbituric acid; Hexobarbital 3'-Ketone; 3-Ketohexobarbital; NSC 526063
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Quality Control

Our 3'-Ketohexobarbital is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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