Amobarbital
A barbiturate that depresses the central nervous system to produce sedation, hypnosis, or anesthesia depending on the dose. Its use today is largely limited due to a high risk of dependence and the availability of safer alternatives.
Molecular Weight
226.2700 g/mol
LogP
2.10
TPSA
75.30 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Mechanism of Action
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCC1(CCC(C)C)C(=O)NC(=O)NC1=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H18N2O3/c1-4-11(6-5-7(2)3)8(14)12-10(16)13-9(11)15/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3,(H2,12,13,14,15,16)
Molecular Formula
C11H18N2O3
HBD / HBA
2 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
16
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A barbiturate that depresses the central nervous system to produce sedation, hypnosis, or anesthesia depending on the dose. Its use today is largely limited due to a high risk of dependence and the availability of safer alternatives.
Selectively blocks angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors, preventing the vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. This results in vasodilation, reduced sodium retention, and decreased blood pressure.
Yes, Amobarbital is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL267894. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2164. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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