5-Fluoro orotic acid (5-FOA)

5-Fluoro orotic acid (5-FOA)

Product Description

Used in the selection of orotidine-5'-phosphate decarboxylase mutants of S. cerivisiae. Winstof, F. et al., Genetics, 107, 179 (1984).

Basic info

• CAS number 703-95-7
• Molecular weight C₅H₃FN₂O₄ = 174.1
• Assay >98 %

Technical

Storage condition

• Store at -25 to -15 ºC
• Soluble in ethanol
• Slightly soluble in water

Hazard statements

• H302 - Harmful if swallowed
• H315 - Causes skin irritation
• H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

• P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
• P301 - IF SWALLOWED:
• P305 - IF IN EYES:
• P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
• P351 - Rinse continuously with water for several minutes