| Chemical Formula |
C₁₁H₁₈N₂O₃ |
| Molecular Weight |
226.27 |
| Information |
Pentobarbital is a short-acting barbiturate and hypnotic approved for treatment of seizures and preoperative sedation. Also known as pentobarbitone, the sodium salt of pentobarbital is used as an anesthetic in veterinary medicine.
Presence indicates use or exposure. Not a recognized metabolite of any other drug.
Amobarbital and pentobarbital share an identical chemical formula and molecular mass though they have differing structures. Because of their chemical similarities, amobarbital presence should be evaluated carefully along with patient history of amobarbital or pentobarbital use. |
