Term Name: barbituric acid
Synonyms: 2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione, Barbituric acid, Barbitursaeure, Malonylharnstoff, Malonylurea, pyrimidine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:16294]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: barbiturates
has_role: allergen xenobiotic
inverse has_functional_parent: 6-oxouridine 5'-phosphate alloxan butalbital dialuric acid hexobarbital secobarbital
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: barbiturate barbiturate(1-) barbiturate(2-)
is_conjugate_acid_of: barbiturate barbiturate(1-) barbiturate(2-)