5-Fluoroorotic Acid
5-Fluoroorotic acid (5FOA) is a fluorinated derivative of the pyrimidine precursor orotic acid. It is used in yeast genetics to select for the absence of the URA3 gene, which encodes the enzyme for the decarboxylation of 5-fluoroorotic acid to 5-fluorouracil, a toxic metabolite.
Product Details
| Category |
Biochemicals & Diagnostics |
|---|---|
| Price | POA |
| CAS Number | 703-95-7 |
| Formula | C5H3FN2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.09 |
| Purity | 98.0% |
| Appearance | white to yellow white cast powder |
| Availability | In Stock |
| Storage Conditions | -18°C |
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