Alphenal (Alphenal, Efrodal, Prophenal, Sanudorm), also known as 5-allyl-5-phenylbarbituric acid, is a barbiturate derivative developed in the 1920s.[1] It has primarily anticonvulsant properties, and was used occasionally for the treatment of epilepsy or convulsions, although not as commonly, as better known barbiturates such as phenobarbital.[2][3][4][5]
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Other names | 5-Phenyl-5-allylbarbituric acid |
Routes of administration | Oral |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.718 |
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Formula | C13H12N2O3 |
Molar mass | 244.250 g·mol−1 |
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LD50: Mouse (Oral): 280 mg/kg