Orotidine

SKU: orb1679035

Description

Orotidine (Uridin-6-carboxylic acid) is a naturally occurring nucleoside in bacteria, fungi, and plants. In humans, it is found as its phosphate ester, orotidylic acid. This compound is utilized in biochemical research to study pyrimidine biosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism, and related enzymatic assays in vitro.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 314-50-1
• MW: 288.21
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈
• SMILES: OC[C@H]1O[C@H]([C@H](O)[C@@H]1O)n1c(cc(=O)[nH]c1=O)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

92751