Levomefolic Acid-13C,d3

• Catalog No.: L375732
• M. F.: C20H25N7O6
• M. W.: 460.44845484
• Storage: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S)-2-{[4-({[(6S)-2-amino-5-(^1^3C,^2H₃)methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl]methyl}amino)phenyl]formamido}pentanedioic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2S)-2-{[4-({[(6S)-2-amino-5-(^1^3C,^2H₃)methyl-4-oxo-1,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl]methyl}amino)phenyl]formamido}pentanedioic acid
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic Acid-13C,d3; LMSR; Methyl-L-tetrahydrofolic Acid-13C,d3; l-N5-13C,d3; N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-(methyl-13C,d3)-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid; (6S)-5-(Methyl-13C,d3)tetrahydrofolic Acid

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Beige Solid
• Melting Point: 231-233°C (dec.)
• Solubility: Aqueous Base
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

A labelled 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)