Orotidine
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.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
314-50-1
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Smiles
OC[C@H]1O[C@H] ([C@H] (O) [C@@H]1O) n1c (cc (=O) [nH]c1=O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C10H12N2O8
Molecular Weight
288.21
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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