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Is Sodium Barbiturate vegetarian?

Sodium Barbiturate

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Sodium barbiturate is the sodium salt of barbituric acid, a synthetic compound related to pentobarbital and used historically in sedative and anticonvulsant formulations.

Also known as 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-Pyrimidinetrione, sodium salt (1:1)
INCI name Sodium Barbiturate
CAS number 4390-16-3
EC number 224-507-3
CosIng ID 81581
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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