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Orotic acid, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25349.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Orotic acid, anhydrous, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: B25349.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: B25349.36
also known as B25349-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
65-86-1
IUPAC Name
2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H4N2O4
InChI Key
PXQPEWDEAKTCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=CC(=O)NC(=O)N1
Appearance (Color)
White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Loss on Drying
≤1.5% (200?C/constant weight)
Assay (HPLC)
≥96.0%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

Description

Orotic acid is an intermediate in de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis that may be used to study the specificity and kinetics of orotate phosphoribosyltransferase (OPRT) which catalyzes the reversible phosphoribosyl transfer from 5?-phospho-α-d-ribose 1?-diphosphate (PRPP) to orotic acid (OA), forming pyrophosphate and orotidine 5?-monophosphate (OMP). It is used as a starting material for the potential commercial bioproduction of uridine 5?-monophosphate (UMP) by microbes such as Corynebacterium ammoniagenes (ATCC 6872) or Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It may be used to study the AMPK/SREBP-1 dependent cell signaling pathway and transcription regulation mechanisms that induce hepatic lipogenesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Orotic acid is an intermediate in de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis that may be used to study the specificity and kinetics of orotate phosphoribosyltransferase (OPRT) which catalyzes the reversible phosphoribosyl transfer from 5′-phospho-α-d-ribose 1′-diphosphate (PRPP) to orotic acid (OA), forming pyrophosphate and orotidine 5′-monophosphate (OMP). It is used as a starting material for the potential commercial bioproduction of uridine 5′-monophosphate (UMP) by microbes such as Corynebacterium ammoniagenes (ATCC 6872) or Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It may be used to study the AMPK/SREBP-1 dependent cell signaling pathway and transcription regulation mechanisms that induce hepatic lipogenesis.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
    Category 3
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Precautionary Statements

    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing