Substance
ID:389484
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
5-methyltetrahydrofolate
IUPAC name
(2S)-2-{[4-({[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl]methyl}amino)phenyl]formamido}pentanedioic acid
Synonyms
Levomefolic Acid(See also L375720)5-Methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic Acidl-N5Methyl-L-tetrahydrofolic Acid(6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic AcidLMSRN-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid
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Properties
Physical Property
Melting Point
221-224°C (dec.)
Apperance
Off-White Solid
Solubility
Aqueous Base
Product Information
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Safety Information
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Storage Condition
Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere
Molecule Details
A natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid and a more bioavailable alternative in dietary supple
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Willems, F. et al.: Br. J. Pharmacol., 145, 823 (2004)
• Prinz-Langhebohi, R.: et al., Br. J. Pharmacol., 158, 2014 (2004)
• Wright, A. et al.: Brit, J. Nutrit., 103, 724 (2010)