| 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 [a]D20 (C=1, 0.1NaOH): As Reported Storage and Stability: Powder may be stored at 4C. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Hygroscopic |
