5-Fluoroorotic acid
SKU: 02154210-CF
5-Fluoroorotic Acid
Application Notes
5-Fluoroorotic acid is useful in the selection of orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.It has been used as a selective agent in yeast molecular genetics.It has also been used in the positive selection for uracil auxotrophs of the sulfur-dependent thermophilic archaebacterium Sulfolobus acidocaldarius.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Selection of mutant yeast
| SKU | 02154210-CF |
| Alternate Names | 5-FOA; 2,6-Dihydroxy-5-fluoropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid ; 5-Fluorouracil-4-carboxylic acid; 5-Fluoroorotic acid hydrate; 5-Fluoroorotate; 4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid; 5-Fluoro-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-2,6-Dioxo-(9CI); 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-2,6-Dioxo-5-Fluoro-4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid; 5-Fluoro-6-Carboxyuracil |
| Application Notes | 5-Fluoroorotic acid is useful in the selection of orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.It has been used as a selective agent in yeast molecular genetics.It has also been used in the positive selection for uracil auxotrophs of the sulfur-dependent thermophilic archaebacterium Sulfolobus acidocaldarius. |
| Base Catalog Number | 154210 |
| CAS # | 703-95-7 |
| EC Number | 211-876-0 |
| Format | Crystalline powder |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H335 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H3FN2O4·H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 174.087 g/mol |
| Pack Size | 1 Box |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask , Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| RTECS Number | UV7800000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |