5-Fluoroorotic acid hydrate, selective agent in yeast molecular genetics (ab146245)
Key features and details
- Selective agent in yeast molecular genetics.
- CAS Number: 207291-81-4
- Purity: > 99%
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
5-Fluoroorotic acid hydrate, selective agent in yeast molecular genetics -
Description
Selective agent in yeast molecular genetics. -
Alternative names
- 2,6-Dihydroxy-5-fluoropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
- 5-Fluoro orotic acid
- 5-fluoro-2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
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Biological description
Selective agent in yeast molecular genetics, useful in the selection of orotidine-5′-phosphate decarboxylase mutants of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
207291-81-4 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
174.10 -
Molecular formula
C5H3FN2O4 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
