5 allyl 1 methyl 5 1 methyl 2 pentynyl barbituric acid, 5 allyl 1 methyl 5 1 methyl 2 pentynyl 2 4 6 1h 3h 5h pyrimidinetrione, 5 allyl 1 methyl 5 1 methyl pent 2 ynyl pyrimidine 2 4 6 trione
Methohexital is indicated for use as an intravenous anaesthetic. It has also been commonly used to induce deep sedation.