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Barbituric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Barbituric acid, CAS # 67-52-7, (synonym: malonylurea) is the parent compound used in the production of barbiturates that act as sedative drugs. It is also used extensively in the manufacturing of plastics, textiles, and polymers.
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Barbituric acid, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number180925000
Price (USD)/ Each
49.65
Special Offer
Online exclusive
Ends: 30-Jun-2025
57.90 Save 8.25 (14%)
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Chemical Identifiers
IUPAC Name1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione
Molecular FormulaC4H4N2O3
InChI KeyHNYOPLTXPVRDBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESO=C1CC(=O)NC(=O)N1
Molecular Weight (g/mol)128.09
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetTitration with NaOH99.0 to 101.0 %
Heavy metals (as Pb)=<20 ppm
Loss on drying=<0.5 %
Sulfated ash=<0.2 %
Melting point248°C to 255°C
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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General description
• Barbituric acid is a white, odorless, water-soluble crystalline powder
• It is a strong acid in an aqueous medium
Applications
• Barbituric acid uses the Knoevenegal condensation reaction to be converted into barbiturate drugs that acts as central nervous system depressants
• It is an active ingredient in the synthesis of Vitamin B12
• It is also used in electrochemical oxidation of iodine using cyclic voltammetry and controlled potential coulometry
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ernst, B. J.; Clark, G. F.; Grundmann, O. The Physicochemical and Pharmacokinetic Relationships of Barbiturates - From the Past to the Future. Curr Pharm Des 2015, 21(25), 3681-91.
- Lingens, B.; Schild, T. A.; Vogler, B.; and Renz, B. Biosynthesis of vitamin B12. Transformation of riboflavin 2H-labeled in the 1'R position of 1'S position into 5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole Eur J Biochem
- 1992, 207(3):981-5.
- Nematollahi, D.; Hesari, M. Electrochemical study of iodide in the presence of barbituric acid. Application to coulometric titration of barbituric acid. Microchemical Journal 2001, 70(1), 7-11.