Orotic acid monohydrate
Agent Name
Orotic acid monohydrate
CAS Number
50887-69-9
Formula
C5-H4-N2-O4.H2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-2,6-dioxo-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid monohydrate; Uracil-6-carboxylic acid monohydrate; [ChemIDplus] Orotic acid hydrate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Pyrimidines
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Orotic acid is present in milk and used as a uricosuric agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium orotate."
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