Technical Data

015554
CAS Number
151533-22-1
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C20H25CaN7O6
Molecular Weight
499.53
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Levomefolate Calcium (5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid Calcium Salt)
N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid Calcium Salt, N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid Calcium Salt; Bodyfolin; LMCA; Metafolin; Nutrifolin

The calcium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid which belongs to the group of folate vitamins (Vitamin B9, Folacin). It is a coenzymated form of folic acid and a more bioavailable alternative in dietary supplements.

Specific Rotation
As reported
Melting Point
As reported
Solubility
As reported
Method for Determinig Identity
Proton NMR (D2O) and MS
TLC Conditions
As reported
Elemental Analysis
As reported
Storage and Stability
Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Purity
~90%
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Prinz-Langhebohi, R.: et al., Br. J. Pharmac., 158,:2014 (2009); 2. Wright, A. et al.: Brit, J. Nutrit., 103:724 (2010)
USBio References
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