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
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.