Description
Orotic acid (6-Carboxyuracil), a precursor in biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides and RNA, is released from the mitochondrial dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) for conversion to UMP by the cytoplasmic UMP synthase enzyme. Orotic acid is a marker for measurement in routine newborn screening for urea cycle disorders. Orotic acid can induce hepatic steatosis and hepatomegaly in rat.
Product information
CAS Number: 65-86-1
Molecular Weight: 156.10
Formula: C5H4N2O4
Synonym:
6-Carboxyuracil
Vitamin B13
Chemical Name: 2, 6-dioxo-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
Smiles: OC(=O)C1=CC(=O)NC(=O)N1
InChiKey: PXQPEWDEAKTCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi: InChI=1S/C5H4N2O4/c8-3-1-2(4(9)10)6-5(11)7-3/h1H,(H,9,10)(H2,6,7,8,11)
Technical Data
Appearance: Solid Power
Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Solubility: DMSO: 2 mg/mL(12.81 mM). Water: Insoluble.
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Drug Formulation: To be determined
HS Tariff Code: 382200
How to use
In Vitro:
Orotic acid is found in milk and dairy products, and it is converted to uridine for use in the pyrimidine salvage pathway predominantly in liver, kidney and erythrocytes.
In Vivo:
Orotic acid is a marker for measurement of urea cycle disorders (UCDs), including ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD). Orotic acid (1.0% addition to the diet; p.o. for 3-10 d) induces a development of fatty liver by day 7, and decreases purine/pyrimidine ratio of hepatic acid-soluble nucleotides by day 3.
References:
- Löffler M, et, al. Orotate (orotic acid): An essential and versatile molecule. Nucleosides Nucleotides Nucleic Acids.
- Staretz-Chacham O, et, al. The role of orotic acid measurement in routine newborn screening for urea cycle disorders. J Inherit Metab Dis. 2020 Nov 15.
- Durschlag RP, et, al. Orotic acid-induced metabolic changes in the rat. J Nutr. 1980 Apr;110(4):816-21.
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