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Orotic acid hydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18594.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Orotic acid hydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A18594.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A18594.30
also known as A18594-30
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
50887-69-9
IUPAC Name
2,6-dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H4N2O4
InChI Key
PXQPEWDEAKTCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC(=O)C1=CC(=O)NC(=O)N1
Appearance (Color)
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5% (dry wt. basis)
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Loss on Drying
8-12%

Description

Orotic acid hydrate is used in cosmetic and food industry. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Orotic acid hydrate is used in cosmetic and food industry. It is also used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water (1.7 mg/ml), and ammonium hydroxide. Insoluble in chloroform.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Acute oral toxicity
    Category 4
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    Hazard Statements

    H302 - Harmful if swallowed

    Precautionary Statements

    P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell