Barbituric acid (CED0005139)

Barbituric acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H4N2O3 and an average molecular weight of 128.09 g/mol. Barbituric acid belongs to the pyrimidines and pyrimidine derivatives, a subclass of diazines within the organic compounds. It is further categorized under the superclass of organoheterocyclic compounds. The compound is found in or released from 27 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, coils, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, discharge lamps, and electric hearing aids, among 8 other sources. In household cleaning and consumer products, it appears in bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, among 2 others. Regarding food, food processing and cookware, the compound is linked to fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, the preparation of malt, the preparation of vinegar, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, among 1 other source. Additionally, barbituric acid is found in drinking water and water supply. The recorded exposure route for this compound is oral.