Description
Levomefolic acid is the metabolite of folic acid (Vitamin B9) and it is a predominant active form of folate found in foods and in the blood circulation, accounting for 98% of folates in human plasma.
Levomefolic acid
Product ID L186858
Cas No. 31690-09-2
Purity ≥98%
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Product Info
| Cas No. | 31690-09-2 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C20H25N7O6 |
| Formula Wt. | 459.46 |
| Chemical Name | L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-[[4-[[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl]methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid |
| Synonym | 5-Methyl-(6S)-tetrahydrofolic Acid; N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid; (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid; LMSR; l-N5; Methyl-L-tetrahydrofolic Acid |
Shipping and Storage
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
Downloads
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References
Pietrzik K., Bailey L., et al. Folic acid and L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate: comparison of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Clin Pharmacokinet. 49(8):535-48 (2010). PMID: 20608755.