4,5-Dihydroorotic acid

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4,5-Dihydroorotic acid
IUPAC name 2,6-dioxo-1,3-diazinane-4-carboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [155-54-4]
PubChem 648
MeSH 4,5-dihydroorotic+acid
Properties
Molecular formula C5H6N2O4
Molar mass 158.112 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

4,5-Dihydroorotic acid is a derivative of orotic acid which serves as an intermediate in pyrimidine biosynthesis.