Product Name

Orotic acid

General description

Orotic acid is a heterocyclic compound and an acid.

Synonym

2,4-dioxo-1H-pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid; 6-Carboxyuracil

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

65-86-1

Formula

C⁵H⁴N²O⁴

Molecular Weight

156.097

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White to Pale Cream Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

Slightly soluble

Ethanol

Insoluble

Water

Insoluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Orotic acid is a pyrimidinemonocarboxylic acid that is uracil bearing a carboxy substituent at position C-6. It has a role as a metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It derives from a uracil. It is a conjugate acid of an orotate.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov