Barbiturates

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012913",
  "term": "Barbiturates",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of drugs that are derivatives of barbituric acid, a cyclic compound formed from urea and malonic acid. They act as central nervous system depressants, producing effects from mild sedation to total anesthesia. Barbiturates are classified by their duration of action, with examples including the long-acting phenobarbital and the ultra-short-acting thiopental.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "trivial name"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1322 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/barbiturates/"
}