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Is Barbital vegetarian?

Barbital

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Barbital is a synthetic barbiturate derivative used historically as a sedative and hypnotic drug. It is produced by chemical synthesis and is not derived from animal sources.

Also known as 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, 5,5-diethyl-, 5,5-Diethylbarbituric acid, Barbitone, Barbituric acid, 5,5-diethyl-, Diethylbarbituric acid
INCI name Barbital
CAS number 57-44-3
EC number 200-331-2
CosIng ID 82250
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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