Description

Tetrabarbital CAS NO 76-23-3 is a synthetic barbiturate derivative, a class of compounds historically significant for their central nervous system depressant properties. Its precise chemical structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard in pharmaceutical research and analytical chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and chemical manufacturers requiring high-purity building blocks for specialized synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the development and study of novel barbiturate analogs and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used in quality control laboratories as a high-purity standard for method development, validation, and impurity profiling in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in pharmacological and toxicological studies to investigate the mechanism of action, metabolism, and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of barbiturates.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for organic chemists synthesizing complex molecules for medicinal chemistry and material science applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Tetrabarbital
CAS No.	76-23-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2O3
Molecular Weight	224.26 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Diethyl-1-methylbarbituric Acid; 5,5-Diethyl-1-methyl-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione; N-Methylbarbital; Methylphenobarbital; Mephobarbital (Note: Mephobarbital is a closely related pharmaceutical, often used interchangeably in literature for the base compound); EMB; NSC 401777
EINECS	200-945-7

Quality Control

Our Tetrabarbital is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically by HPLC), identification (IR), and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (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 reference spectrum
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.