l General Information |
Product Name | Folic acid |
General description | Folic acid, a B vitamin, plays an important role in cell division and in the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids like DNA. |
Synonym | Folacin, Vitamin B9, Vitamin M, Pteroylglutamic acid, Folate |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 59-30-3 |
Formula | C19H19N7O6 | Molecular Weight | 441.4 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Faint Yellow to Dark Yellow and Faint Orange to Dark Orange and Yellow-Orange Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Very slightly soluble |
Ethanol | Insoluble |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Folic Acid is a collective term for pteroylglutamic acids and their oligoglutamic acid conjugates. As a natural water-soluble substance, folic acid is involved in carbon transfer reactions of amino acid metabolism, in addition to purine and pyrimidine synthesis, and is essential for hematopoiesis and red blood cell production. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
