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barbituric acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_16294

Definition

A barbiturate, the structure of which is that of perhydropyrimidine substituted at C-2, -4 and -6 by oxo groups. Barbituric acid is the parent compound of barbiturate drugs, although it is not itself pharmacologically active.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C4H4N2O3
Molecular Mass
128.08620
Charge
0
SMILES
O=C1CC(=O)NC(=O)N1
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H4N2O3/c7-2-1-3(8)6-4(9)5-2/h1H2,(H2,5,6,7,8,9)
InChIKey
HNYOPLTXPVRDBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
  • Barbituric acid
  • Barbitursaeure
  • Malonylharnstoff
  • Malonylurea
  • pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:16294

Additional References

Wikipedia:Barbituric_acid

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