Spirobarbital is a barbiturate derivative developed by Eli Lilly in the 1940s.[1] It has hypnotic and sedative effects, and has a moderate potential for abuse.[2]

References

  1. US 2561688, Doran WJ, Van Heyningen EM, "Spirobarbituric Acids", issued 24 July 1951, assigned to Eli Lilly and Company
  2. Isbell H, Chruściel TL (1970). "Dependence liability of "non-narcotic" drugs". Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 43 (Supplement): 5–104. PMID 20718122.