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.

Synonyms: 1H-Imidazole-4-carboxamide, 5-amino-, 0, Aminoimidazole Carboxamide, Ba 2756, 360-97-4, Carboxamide, Aminoimidazole