Methohexital Sodium

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Methohexital Sodium
• CAS No.: 309-36-4
• Molecular Formula: C14H18 N2 O3 . Na
• Molecular Weight: 284.32
• Mol file: 309-36-4.mol

Synonyms:2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione,1-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)-5-(2-propenyl)-, sodium salt (9CI);Barbituricacid, 5-allyl-1-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)-, sodium deriv. (6CI,7CI);Barbituric acid, 5-allyl-1-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentynyl)-, sodium salt (8CI);Brevimytal;Brevimytal sodium;Brevital sodium;Brietal sodium;Enallynymalsodium;Methohexitone sodium;Sodium methohexital;Sodiummethohexitone;2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione,1-methyl-5-(1-methyl-2-pentyn-1-yl)-5-(2-propen-1-yl)-, sodium salt (1:1);

Chemical Property of Methohexital Sodium

Chemical Property:

• Boiling Point: 382.1°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 184.9°C
• PSA: 57.69000
• Density: g/cm³
• LogP: 1.35910

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

Methohexital ^*data from reagent suppliers

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Useful:

• Uses: Amobarbital is used as anesthetics for perioperative sedation as well as in the short-term treatment of insomnia, anxiety, psychosis, control of seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. These agents are also exploited in abuse settings. Abuse of barbiturates started in the 1940s as they were liberally given to military personnel stationed in the South Pacific in order to help them cope with harsh conditions. They were called ‘goofballs’ in this context. After World War II, many servicemen needed detoxification and treatment for barbiturate dependence upon returning to the United States. Reported barbiturate abuse peaked in the 1970s, but has since declined with the increased use of other sedatives such as benzodiazepines. Use of certain long-acting barbiturates as anticonvulsants, however, continues. Phenobarbital is currently the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant in use worldwide. Pentobarbital has been used in the United States for lethal injection during executions. Phenobarbital is also used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and compares favorably to other agents including benzodiazepines.
• Therapeutic Function: Anesthetic