Phenobarbital

Name: Phenobarbital
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-033149

About Phenobarbital

Listed under CAS 50-06-6, Phenobarbital is a high-purity reference standard of Phenobarbital available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C12H12N2O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 232.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione. It is also known as Phenobarbital (PSY) or Phenobarbitone.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Phenobarbital, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Phenobarbital in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Phenobarbital
Catalogue No.	VQ-033149
CAS Number	50-06-6
IUPAC name	5-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₃
Molecular weight	232.23 g/mol
Exact mass	232.0848
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DDBREPKUVSBGFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC1(C(=O)NC(=O)NC1=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	4763

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	75.3 Å²
Synonyms	Phenobarbital (PSY), Phenobarbitone, Luminal, Phenobarbitol, Fenobarbital, Nunol, Phenylethylbarbiturate, Dormiral, Gardenal, Gardepanyl, Phenobarbituric acid, Adonal

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P270, P272, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P318, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Phenobarbital?

The CAS Registry Number of Phenobarbital is 50-06-6. It is also known as Phenobarbital (PSY), Phenobarbitone, Luminal.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Phenobarbital?

Phenobarbital has the molecular formula C12H12N2O3 and a molecular weight of 232.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-ethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione.

What is Phenobarbital used for?

Phenobarbital is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Phenobarbital. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Phenobarbital can I order?

We supply Phenobarbital in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Phenobarbital?

Yes. Every lot of Phenobarbital is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Phenobarbital be shipped internationally?

Yes. Phenobarbital is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.