Sodium Thiopental

Sodium Thiopental API

Thiopental binds at a distinct binding site associated with a Cl- ionopore at the GABAA receptor, increasing the duration of time for which the Cl- ionopore is open. The post-synaptic inhibitory effect of GABA in the thalamus is, therefore, prolonged

Sodium Thiopental API

Cas No :	76-75-5
Name :	Sodium Thiopental
Synonyms :	sodium 5-ethyl-5-pentan-2-yl-2-sulfanylidene-1,3-diazinane-4,6-dione
Molecular Formula :	C17H25N3O5S
Melting Point :	158-160°C
Boiling Point :	295 to 296°C.
Molecular Weight :	264.32 g/mol
Density :	N/A
Solubility :	At 20˚C, thiopental sodium is soluble in 1.5 parts of water. It is partially soluble in alcohol and is practically insoluble in ether, benzene, and petroleum ether.

Uses :

Thiopental sodium is an anesthetic used for inducing and maintaining unconsciousness or sleep during surgical procedures. It is also used to reduce intracranial pressure in neurosurgical patients and as an adjunct for the control of fits during or following inhalation anesthesia or local anesthetics.

Sodium Thiopental

Sodium Thiopental API

Sodium Thiopental API

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