Barbituric Acid

Name:
Barbituric Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	malonylurea; pyrimidinetrione; 2,4,6-tri-oxohexahydro pyrimidine
Properties:
White crystals; efflorescent; odorless. Mp 245C with some decomposition. Slightly soluble in water and alcohol; soluble in ether. Forms salts with metals.
Derivation:
By condensing malonic acid ester with urea.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Preparation of barbiturates, polymerization catalyst, dyes.