71-73-8CCCC(C)C1(CC)C(=O)[N-]C(=S)NC1=O.[Na+]AWLILQARPMWUHA-UHFFFAOYSA-MSee also: Thiopental Sodium (preferred); Thiopental (has active moiety); Pentobarbital Sodium; Thiopental Sodium (component of).
71-73-8CHEMBL738Safety information is for reference only and does not replace the supplier’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS), applicable regulations, or professional assessment.
HistorySodium thiopental was first synthesised in the early 1930s by Ernest H. Volwiler and Donalee L. Tabern at Abbott Laboratories. Owing to its rapid onset of action, Ralph M. Waters first administered sodium thiopental for human anaesthesia on 8 March 1934.
UsesPentothal (Abbott).
General DescriptionThiopental sodium is an organic sodium salt having thiopental(1) as the counter-ion. It has a role as an intravenous anaesthetic. It contains a thiopental(1-).
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DefinitionA rapidly acting barbiturate administered intravenously for general anesthesia and hypnosis. Commonly known as “truth serum.”