Levomefolate Calcium(Also See: M330135)

• Catalog No.: L375720
• CAS Number: 151533-22-1
• M. F.: C20H25CaN7O6
• M. W.: 499.5338
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• 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 calcium
• IUPAC Traditional name: 5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium
• Synonyms: 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; Metafolin; LMCA; 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; Bodyfolin; Nutrifolin

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 151533-22-1

PROPERTIES

• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer
• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: >300°C
• Solubility: Water

DETAILS

Description (English)

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.

REFERENCES

• Prinz-Langhebohi, R.: et al., Br. J. Pharmac., 158, 2014 (2009)
• Wright, A. et al.: Brit, J. Nutrit., 103, 724 (2009)