The molecule is a member of the class of barbiturates that is pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione substituted by a 3-methylbutyl and an ethyl group at position 5. Amobarbital has been shown to exhibit sedative and hypnotic properties.
5-ethyl-5-(3-methylbutyl)-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione