| 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid disodium salt is a form of vitamin B9 that is produced by the body from 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate. It also can be obtained through the diet in foods such as milk, eggs, and leafy vegetables. This vitamin is necessary for many cellular processes, including amino acid metabolism. 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid disodium salt has been shown to have a significant effect on neuron cell growth and health. It has been shown to stimulate the enzyme activities of catecholamine-O-methyltransferase and dopamine beta hydroxylase in vitro. The effects were seen with both acidic and neutral pHs. 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid disodium salt has been found to be a selective inhibitor of receptor alpha (rho) uptake in Caco-2 cells at acidic pHs but not at neutral pHs. Synonyms: 5-Methyl-THF, 5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteroyl-L-glutamic acid disodium salt, N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-DL- glutamic acid disodium salt, Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-, sodium salt (1:2), DL-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-, disodium salt, Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-, disodium salt (9CI) CAS No: 68792-52-9 Molecular Formula: C20H25N7Na2O6 Molecular Weight: 503.42 Purity (1H-NMR Spectrum): 95% Appearance: Yellow to light beige powder Quantitative 1H-NMR (dry basis): Corresponds to structure Water: 18% Sodium: 7.0-11.1% Storage and Stability: Store at 4C. Stable for 12 months after receipt. |
