Desbutal was a brand name drug by Abbott containing 5mg methamphetamine hydrochloride and 30mg pentobarbital sodium; a substituted amphetamine and a barbiturate combined within the same pill. Desbutal was marketed as an antidepressant as well as a medication for the treatment of obesity, narcolepsy, parkinsonism, and alcoholism, although it was commonly also prescribed off-label for miscellaneous ailments.
MedKoo Cat#: 413560
Name: Desbutal
CAS#: 8028-71-5
Chemical Formula: C21H34ClN3O3
Exact Mass: 411.2289
Molecular Weight: 411.97
Elemental Analysis: C, 61.23; H, 8.32; Cl, 8.60; N, 10.20; O, 11.65
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 411.97 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
