MeSH definition : An imidazole derivative which is a metabolite of the antineoplastic agents BIC and
DIC. By itself, or as the ribonucleotide, it is used as a condensation agent in the
preparation of nucleosides and nucleotides. Compounded with orotic acid, it is used
to treat liver diseases.;
MeSH synonym : carboxamide, aminoimidazole;
MeSH hyponym : ba 2756;
MeSH CAS label : 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxamide, 5-amino-;
An imidazole derivative which is a metabolite of the antineoplastic agents BIC and
DIC. By itself, or as the ribonucleotide, it is used as a condensation agent in the
preparation of nucleosides and nucleotides. Compounded with orotic acid, it is used
to treat liver diseases.