Molecular Formula: C
4H
6N
4O
Molecular Weight: 126.11664
InChIKey: DVNYTAVYBRSTGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
An imidazole derivative which is a metabolite of the antineoplastic agents BIC and DIC. By itself, or as the ribonucleotide, it is used as a condensation agent in the preparation of nucleosides and nucleotides. Compounded with orotic acid, it is used to treat liver diseases.
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