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Levomefolic Acid(See also L375720)

Catalog No. L375730 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 31690-09-2 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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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
IUPAC Traditional name
5-methyltetrahydrofolate
Synonyms
(6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid
l-N5
N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid
5-Methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic Acid
Methyl-L-tetrahydrofolic Acid
LMSR

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 31690-09-2

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 221-224°C (dec.)
Solubility Aqueous Base
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Storage Condition Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
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

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)