barbituric acid

Hypnotic compound base

Barbituric acid is an organic compound that forms the core structure of barbiturate drugs.

The compound itself has no sedative properties, but derivatives like phenobarbital and secobarbital depress the central nervous system.

These drugs were widely prescribed for anxiety and insomnia before being largely replaced by benzodiazepines due to overdose risks.

pharmacology

sedative

Drug promoting calm

hypnoticInducing trance or slumber
anticonvulsantDrug preventing seizures
anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension

pentobarbital · depressant · prescription · overdose · toxicity · receptor · tolerance · dependence · withdrawal · anesthesia

synthesis

urea

Nitrogenous metabolic waste compound

condensationVapor turning to liquid
laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
precursorSomething that comes first

organic chemistry · pyrimidine · heterocyclic · crystallization · derivative · reagent · yield · catalyst · purification · alkylation

Categories

sedativessedative, sedatives, tranq, tranks, tranquilizers
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Opposites

pharmacological activity

barbituric acidphenobarbital

Barbiturate anticonvulsant sedative

barbiturates · pentobarbital · sedative-hypnotic · thiopental · benzodiazepines

chemical function (acid-base)

barbituric acidalkaloid

Nitrogenous plant compound

Family

barbiturate, barbiturates, uric acid, phenobarbital, barbital

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG