Description

5-Ethyl-5-(sec-Pentyl)Barbituric Acid, Calcium Salt is a pharmaceutical-grade barbiturate salt, a key intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound matters for its role in producing sedative and hypnotic medications, requiring high purity and consistent quality to ensure final drug efficacy and safety. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and research sectors for developing controlled therapeutic formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of barbiturate-based sedative and hypnotic APIs.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories as a high-purity standard for quality control and method development.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized building block in organic synthesis for research into central nervous system (CNS) agents.
• Formulation Development: Employed in pre-formulation and formulation studies for new drug delivery systems.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in pharmacological studies to investigate GABA receptor modulation and related neurological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Ethyl-5-(sec-Pentyl)Barbituric Acid, Calcium Salt
CAS No.	7563-42-0
Molecular Formula	C22H34CaN4O6
Molecular Weight	482.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium 5-Ethyl-5-(1-methylbutyl)barbiturate; Calcium Secobarbital; Secobarbital Calcium Salt; 5-(1-Methylbutyl)-5-(2-propenyl)-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione Calcium Salt; Quinalbarbitone Calcium; Meballymal Calcium Salt; Secondary Amylbarbituric Acid Calcium Salt
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Quality Control

Our pharmaceutical-grade 5-Ethyl-5-(sec-Pentyl)Barbituric Acid, Calcium Salt is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with relevant specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, related substances, and residual solvents is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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