Sodium Thiopental | 71-73-8

Cas No :

71-73-8

Form :

Powder

Molecular Weight :

264.33 G/Mol

Molecular Formula :

C11H17N2NAO2S

Melting Point :

125 °C

Boiling Point :

300 °C

Solubility :

Soluble In Water; Soluble In Ethanol

Flash Point :

180 °C

Description :

Overview of Thiopental Sodium

Thiopental Sodium is a short-acting barbiturate anesthetic widely used for the induction of general anesthesia, rapid sedation, and emergency anesthesia procedures. It acts by depressing the central nervous system through GABA receptor activation, making it suitable for both human and veterinary anesthesia.

Due to its rapid onset and predictable action, Thiopental Sodium is used in surgical induction, neuroanesthesia, and procedural sedation. In formulation labs, it is often processed alongside excipients such as Sodium Bicarbonate, Mannitol, Lactose Monohydrate, and Magnesium Stearate.


Applications of Thiopental Sodium

Pharmaceutical & Hospital Use

  • Used for induction of general anesthesia

  • Helps manage seizures and emergency trauma sedation

  • Used in neurosurgery due to its ability to reduce intracranial pressure

  • Common in injectable anesthetic formulations


Veterinary Medicine

  • Used for animal anesthesia induction

  • Suitable for small and large animal surgeries

  • Offers reliable and rapid sedation


Research & Laboratory Use

  • Used in anesthesia studies and pharmacology research

  • Suitable for CNS-related experimental work

  • Used in comparative anesthesia studies


Safety & Handling Guidelines

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light

  • Keep container tightly sealed to avoid moisture exposure

  • Use PPE: gloves, mask, and protective eyewear

  • Avoid breathing dust or vapors

  • Follow MSDS for hazards, toxicology, first aid measures, and disposal procedures


Where to Buy Thiopental Sodium?

Thiopental Sodium Manufacturer

Produced under strict GMP, pharmacopeial, and sterile-grade processing standards to ensure purity, stability, and safety.


Thiopental Sodium Supplier & Distributor

ChemicalBull supplies high-quality Thiopental Sodium in bulk for pharmaceutical companies, anesthesia product manufacturers, and global distributors.
COA, MSDS, and export-grade packaging are available on request.


MSDS for Thiopental Sodium

Includes essential information on:

  • Physical & chemical properties

  • Hazard identification

  • Handling and exposure controls

  • Stability & reactivity

  • First-aid measures

  • Safe storage and disposal

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is Thiopental Sodium used for?

    It is used for anesthesia induction, rapid sedation, and seizure control during emergency procedures.

  2. Is Thiopental Sodium fast-acting?

    Yes, it is one of the fastest-acting barbiturate anesthetics.

  3. Do you supply Thiopental Sodium in bulk?

    Yes, ChemicalBull provides bulk Thiopental Sodium API with COA, MSDS, and export-quality packaging.