Barbituric acid synthesis

First published at 00:50 UTC on June 14th, 2018.
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We originally filmed this reaction on the eve of the feast of Saint Barbara, performing the condensation of urea and diethylmalonate to produce barbituric acid, the parent molecule for barbiturate drugs.

CategoryScience & Technology
SensitivityNormal - Content that is suitable for ages 16 and over
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