Bioactivity | 5-Fluoroorotic is a selective agent in yeast molecular genetics. 5-Fluoroorotic possesses a well-expressed anticandidal effect close to that of 5-fluorocytosine, as well as moderate antidermatophytal effects[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
Name | 5-Fluoroorotic acid | ||||||||||||
CAS | 703-95-7 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C5H3FN2O4 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 174.09 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Boeke JD, et, al. 5-Fluoroorotic acid as a selective agent in yeast molecular genetics. Methods Enzymol. 1987; 154: 164-75. [2]. Nikolova K, et, al. Studies on the antimycotic activity of 5-fluoroorotic acid. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 1987 Feb; 9(2): 85-9. |