Thiobarbituric acid is an
organic compound
In chemistry, organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen or carbon-carbon bonds. Due to carbon's ability to catenate (form chains with other carbon atoms), millions of organic compounds are known. T ...
and a
heterocycle
A heterocyclic compound or ring structure is a cyclic compound that has atoms of at least two different elements as members of its ring(s). Heterocyclic chemistry is the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the synthesis, properties, and ...
. It is used as a reagent in assaying
malondialdehyde
Malondialdehyde (MDA) is the organic compound with the nominal formula CH2(CHO)2. A colorless liquid, malondialdehyde is a highly reactive compound that occurs as the enol. It occurs naturally and is a marker for oxidative stress.
Structure and ...
(the
TBARS assay of
lipid peroxidation).
It is also used in Kodak Fogging Developer FD-70, part of the ''Kodak Direct Positive Film Developing Outfit'' for making black and white slides (positives).
References
Thiobarbiturates
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