Proxibarbital

Proxibarbital (Ipronal) is a barbiturate derivative synthesized in 1956. It has anti-anxiety properties and is, in contrast to most barbiturates, almost without hypnotic action.[1]

Proxibarbital
Clinical data
Other namesProxibarbital, Centralgol, Ipronal, 5-Allyl-5-(β-hydroxypropyl)barbituric acid
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ECHA InfoCard100.018.004
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC10H14N2O4
Molar mass226.232 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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It was also used in the treatment of migraine headaches in a similar manner to butalbital.[2]

Valofane isomerises to Proxibarbal in vivo.

References

  1. Zajdel P, Kulig K, Zejc A (2008). Zejc A, Gorczyca M (eds.). Chemia leków, podręcznik dla studentów farmacji i farmaceutów [Drug chemistry, textbook for pharmacy students and pharmacists] (in Polish). Warszawa, Poland. ISBN 978-83-200-3652-7.
  2. Sulman FG, Pfeifer Y, Tal E (December 1976). "[Migraine therapy by enzyme induction with proxibarbital]". Therapie der Gegenwart (in German). 115 (12): 2088–103. PMID 14412.
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