A vitamin needed to synthesize DNA, conduct DNA repair and methylate DNA, it also acts as a cofactor in biological reactions involving folate.

Synonyms:
PteGlu;; N-[4-[[(2-Amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid; Acifolic; Aspol; Cytofol; Folacid; Folacin; Folbal; Folcidin; Foldine; Folettes; Foliamin; Folicet; Folipac; Folovit; Folsan; Folsaure; Folsav; Folvite; Incafolic; Millafol; Pteroyl-L-monoglutamic Acid; Pteroylglutamic Acid; Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid; Vitamin Bc; Vitamin Be; Vitamin M; NSC 3073

CAS No:
59-30-3

Molecular Formula:
C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆

Molecular Weight:
441.40

Purity:
98-102% (HPLC)

Appearance:
Yellow or orange solid

Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric analysis

Specific Rotation pmD20 (C=1, 0.1NaOH):
As Reported

Storage and Stability:
Powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Hygroscopic