L-Dihydroorotic acid is an intermediate in the de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway. It is formed from carbamoyl phosphate by dihydroorotase and converted into orotic acid by dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH).. SMILES: OC([C@@H]1CC(NC(N1)=O)=O)=O. InChi Code:...

Description: L-Dihydroorotic acid, also known as (S)-4,5-dihydroorotate or dihydro-L-orotate, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as alpha amino acids and derivatives. Within the cell, L-dihydroorotic acid is primarily located in the cytoplasm and mitochondria. L-Dihydroorotic acid exists in all...