Orotic acid, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 65-86-1; 6-Carboxyuracil; Orodin; Oropur; Orotonin; Orotonsan; 2,4-Dioxo-1H-pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid

MDL: MFCD00006027
CAS Number: 65-86-1
Compound CID: 967

Product Size

100 mg; 200 mg; 500 mg; 1 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Orotic acid, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is a heterocyclic compound and an acid. The molecular weight of the compound is 156.1, and its molecular formula is C₅H₄N₂O₄.

Molecular Weight

156.1

Molecular Formula

C₅H₄N₂O₄

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

≥98%

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 2 mg/mL (12.81 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Orotic acid can be used for its ability to inhibit the activity of certain enzymes involved in amino acid synthesis and nucleotide metabolism, influencing cellular proliferation and function.