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Name: Folic
Acid
Synonyms:
N-4-[(2-Amido-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-6-terene)methylamino]benzoyl-L-glutamic
acid; Vitamin B; Vitamin B11; Vitamin BC; Vitamin M; L-Pteroylglutamic
acid; PGA
C.A.S # :
59-30-3
Molecular Structure:
Molecular formula:
C19H19N7O6
Molecular weight :
441.40
Assay:
97.0-102.0%
Quality
Standards:
USP30
Folic Acid
contains not less than 97.0 percent and not more than 102.0 percent of
C19H19N7O6,calculated
on the anhydrous basis.
Characteristic:
Yellow or orange
crystalline powder. Odorless and tasteless.
Melting
point:
250°C
alpha:
20° (c=1,
0.1N NaOH)
Water
solubility:
Not easily
soluble in water and ethanol. Slightly soluble methanol. Soluble in acid
or alkaline solution.
Function and Usage:
Folic acid acts as a
coenzyme (with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C) in the breakdown (metabolism)
of proteins and in the synthesis of new proteins. It is necessary for
the production of red blood cells and the synthesis of DNA (which
controls heredity), as well as tissue growth and cell function. It also
increases the appetite and stimulates the formation of digestive acids.
Synthetic folic acid
supplements may be used in the treatment of disorders associated with
folic acid deficiency, and may also be part of the recommended treatment
for certain menstrual problems and leg ulcers. |
