What is another word for pyrimidine?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪɹɪmˌɪdiːn] (IPA) 
Pyrimidine is a nucleotide base that is commonly found in DNA and RNA molecules. There are several synonyms for the word pyrimidine, including azapyrimidine, 2-pyrimidinone, 1,3-diazine, and 1,3,5-triazine. Azapyrimidine refers to a class of compounds that contain a nitrogen atom in the pyrimidine ring, instead of a carbon atom. 2-pyrimidinone is a derivative of pyrimidine that contains a carbonyl group in the 2 position. 1,3-diazine is a broader term that includes pyrimidine and two other related compounds. 1,3,5-triazine refers to another class of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic molecules that contain three nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring. These synonyms are useful for scientists who study nucleic acids and related fields.
