Chapter 4
Analysis of Barbiturates
INTRODUCTION
These are the derivatives of 5,5-disubstituted barbituric acid derivatives.
These barbiturates are classified based on the action of the barbiturates. They are as follows:
- Long acting.
Example: Phenol barbitone and barbital
- Intermediately acting.
Example: Amylobarbitol and secobarbital
- Short acting.
Example: Cyclobarbitol and pentobarbital
- Ultra acting.
Example: Thio pental sodium
These drugs mainly used as anti-depressants. Based on their importance, they are analysed by the different analytical methods.
- Qualitative detection of the barbiturates:
- Detection of barbiturates: Sample is dissolved ...
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