| Product Name: | Orotic acid (6-Carboxyuracil) |
| Catalog Number: | M5836 |
| CAS Number: | 65-86-1 |
| Formula: | C5H4N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 156.1 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO ≥ 20 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: | ![]() |
| Description: | Orotic acid(6-Carboxyuracil) is a precursor in biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides and RNA, is released from the mitochondrial dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) for conversion to UMP by the cytoplasmic UMP synthase enzyme. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |