Another name for uric acid is 2,6,8-Trioxypurine. It is also known as 2,6,8-Trihydroxypurine or 2,6,8-Trioxopurine, and 1H-Purine-2,6,8-trione.
Uric acid is a heterocyclic compound of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen with the formula C5H4N4O3. It is formed from the metabolic breakdown of purine nucleotides, and is a normal component of urine. High uric acid concentrations in the blood can lead to gout and are associated with other medical conditions including cardiovascular disease.
Here's a list of its alternative names:
- 2,6,8-Trioxypurine
- 2,6,8-Trihydroxypurine
- 2,6,8-Trioxopurine
- 1H-Purine-2,6,8-trione
