LN-162121
Thiopental Sodium , 0.99 , 71-73-8
Update time: 2023-04-23
PRODUCT Properties
| solubility | H2O: >10 mg/mL |
| color | Yellowish hygroscopic powder |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Thiopental sodium (71-73-8) |
Description and Uses
Thiopental sodium , the sodium salt of 5-ethyl-5-(1-methylbutyl)thiobarbituric acid, a yellowish-white, crystalline, slightly bitter powder, is very soluble in water and soluble in alcohol. The compound is hygroscopic and has a weak unpleasant odor. The free acid forms colorless crystals, mp 158 – 159 ?C.A10%solution of the sodium salt has a pH of 10.6.
Pentothal (Abbott).
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS06 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 |
| Precautionary statements | P264-P270-P301+P310-P321-P330-P405-P501 |
| Hazard Codes | T |
| Risk Statements | 25 |
| Safety Statements | 36-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CQ6475000 |
| HazardClass | 6.1(b) |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Toxicity | LD50 in mice (mg/kg): 149 i.p.; 78 i.v. (Christensen, Lee) |
