Uric synonyms

A continuation of their work on bitter almond oil by Liebig and Wohler, who remained firm friends for the rest of their lives, resulted in the elucidation of the mode of formation of that substance and in the discovery of the ferment emulsin as well as the recognition of the first glucoside, amygdalin, while another and not less important and far-reaching inquiry in 'which they collaborated was that on uric acid, published in 1837.

It is used in medicine on account of the high solubility of its salt with uric acid.

'They are quickly excreted in the urine, rendering it alkaline and thus more able to hold uric acid in solution.

They also hinder the formation of uric acid calculi.