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Diethylbarbituric Acid

Description

Diethylbarbituric acid, also known as barbital or Veronal, is a compound classified as a barbiturate. It is used primarily as a central nervous system depressant and sedative-hypnotic drug. This chemical substance was once widely used as a sleeping aid and an anticonvulsant, although its usage has declined in recent years.

Parts of Speech

• Noun: diethylbarbituric acid

Senses and Usages

1. Medicine: Diethylbarbituric acid is a pharmaceutical compound used as a sedative-hypnotic drug, formerly prescribed to induce sleep or control epileptic seizures.
2. Chemistry: Diethylbarbituric acid is a barbiturate derivative with a chemical formula of C₉H₁₂N₂O₃. It is widely used in research as a reference compound for the synthesis of other barbiturates.

Sample Sentences

• Her doctor prescribed diethylbarbituric acid to help her overcome her insomnia.
• The laboratory conducted experiments to synthesize various barbiturates based on diethylbarbituric acid.
• Due to its potential side effects, the use of diethylbarbituric acid as a sleep aid has been largely replaced by more modern medications.

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