Barbituric acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all Characterization Data]

PurCert Standard


Linear Formula:  C4H4N2O3
Molecular Weight:  128.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 67-52-7

Properties

Assay Purity >= 99.5
M pt. 248-252 °C
Density 1.600 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29335200
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
It is mainly used in the synthesis of barbiturate drugs which act as sedatives hypnotics and anticonvulsants. It is also used in laboratory research and chemical studies.

Purpose
The purpose of barbituric acid is to serve as a base compound for producing medications that affect the central nervous system helping in sedation sleep induction and seizure control.

General Description
Barbituric acid is a white crystalline organic compound formed from urea and malonic acid. It is the parent compound of barbiturates and has weak acidic properties.