Description

Sodium Barbiturate is the sodium salt derivative of barbituric acid, a key heterocyclic compound in organic chemistry. This high-purity intermediate is essential for the synthesis of various barbiturate-class pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It serves critical roles in pharmaceutical research, analytical chemistry, and as a precursor in specialized organic synthesis. Our product, Sodium Barbiturate CAS NO 4390-16-3, is manufactured under stringent controls to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial and laboratory applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Primary precursor in the synthesis of barbiturate-based sedative-hypnotic drugs and anesthetics.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a standard or reagent in various chemical analyses and method development.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a key heterocyclic scaffold for constructing more complex molecules in medicinal chemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies involving central nervous system (CNS) depressants and their mechanisms of action.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Utilized for quality control and calibration in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, polymers, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Barbiturate
CAS No.	4390-16-3
Molecular Formula	C4H3N2NaO3
Molecular Weight	150.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Barbituric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Barbiturate; Monosodium Barbiturate; 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, Sodium Derivative; Barbital Sodium (obsolete); Malonylurea Sodium Salt; Medinal Sodium (historical); Veronal Sodium (historical)
EINECS	224-506-8

Quality Control

Our Sodium Barbiturate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical intermediate and research applications. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our commitment to cGMP principles and regulatory compliance ensures product integrity and supply reliability for our global partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation due to absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
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.