Orotic acid monohydrate

CAS Registry Number:

50887-69-9

Synonyms:

2,6-Dioxo-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid hydrate;

Molecular Formula:

C₅H₄N₂O₄^.H₂O

Molecular Weight:

174.11

EINECS:

200-619-8

Melting Point:

>300 °C(lit.)

Solubility:

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