Title: 5-Furfuryl-5-isopropylbarbituric Acid
CAS Registry Number: 1146-21-0
CAS Name: 5-(2-Furanylmethyl)-5-(1-methylethyl)-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
Additional Names: 5-isopropyl-5-furfurylbarbituric acid; 5-(2-furylmethyl)-5-isopropylbarbituric acid
Trademarks: Dormovit
Molecular Formula: C12H14N2O4
Molecular Weight: 250.25
Percent Composition: C 57.59%, H 5.64%, N 11.19%, O 25.57%
Literature References: Prepn: Heilner, US 2035317 (1935 to Wiernik AG).
Properties: Crystals, mp 168-170°. Practically insol in water. Sol in hot water, alcohol, ether, chloroform. Aq soln of the sodium salt has a pH of 9.47.
Melting point: mp 168-170°
NOTE: This is a controlled substance (depressant): 21 CFR, 1308.13.
Therap-Cat: Sedative, hypnotic.
Keywords: Sedative/Hypnotic; Barbituric Acid Derivatives.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |