BARBITURIC ACID AR
SKU
RXSOL-60-6604-004
Also known as
BARBITURIC ACID AR, Malonylurea or 6-Hydroxyuracil
Barbituric acid or malonylurea or 6-hydroxyuracil is an organic compound based on a pyrimidine heterocyclic skeleton. It is an odorless powder soluble in water.
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Barbituric acid is the parent compound of barbiturate drugs, although barbituric acid itself is not pharmacologically active.
| Physical state at 20 °C : | Liquid |
| Odour : | Strong, vinegar-like |
| Odour threshold : | No data available. |
| pH value : | No data available. |
| Melting point [°C] : | 16.2 °C |
| Decomposition point [°C] : | N/A |
| Critical temperature [°C] : | N/A |
| Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : | 485 °C |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | N/A |
| Flammable liquid and vapour. | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
| Flash point [°C] : | 40°C |
| Boiling point [°C] : | 117 - 118 °C |
| Initial boiling point [°C] : | 117°C |
| Final boiling point [°C] : | 118°C |
| Evaporation rate : | 0,97 |
| Vapour pressure [20°C] : | 15.2 hPa at 20°C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg : | N/A |
| Vapour density : | 2,1 |
| Density [g/cm3] : | 1,049 |
| Relative density, gas (air=1) : | N/A |
| Relative density, liquid (water=1) : | N/A |
| Solubility in water [% weight] : | Complete |
| Solubility in water : | N/A |
| Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : | No data available. |
| Solubility : | 2,4 |
| Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : | N/A |
| Explosive properties : | N/A |
| Explosion limits - upper [%] : | 19,90% |
| Explosion limits - lower [%] : | 4% |
| Oxidising properties : | No data available. |
Barbituric acid or malonylurea or 6-hydroxyuracil is an organic compound based on a pyrimidine heterocyclic skeleton. It is an odorless powder soluble in water.
Barbituric acid and its derivatives are known as Tranquilizers. The ones which are used most commonly – Veronal, Seconal and Luminal. These drugs are also called psychotherapeutic drugs.
