Eterobarb (Antilon) is a barbiturate derivative. It has mainly anticonvulsant action with less sedative effects than the closely related compound

phenobarbital Phenobarbital, also known as phenobarbitone or phenobarb, sold under the brand name Luminal among others, is a medication of the barbiturate type. It is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the treatment of certain types of ep ...

. It saw reasonable success in clinical trials, but is not in widespread medical use.

Synthesis

Eterobarb can be synthesized by reacting

with chloromethyl methyl ether in presence of a base. Eterobarb synthesis

References

Barbiturates Ethers {{anticonvulsant-stub