Barbituric Acid Molecule
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and by virtue of this they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants. Barbiturates are derivatives of barbituric acid. Top Jmol molecule shows barbituric acid molecule. Below is shown the Seconal Molecule, an active bariturate.
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To view in Chime -- PDB Structure of the barbituric acid molecule
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To view in Chime -- PDB Structure of an active barbiturate (Seconal) molecule
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Secobarbital (marketed by Eli Lilly and Company under the brand name SeconalŪ) is a barbiturate derivative drug. It possesses anaesthetic, anticonvulsant, sedative and hypnotic properties. In the United Kingdom, it was known as Quinalbarbitone.