Folic Acid USP (Pteroylglutamic acid, Folacin)

A vitamin needed to synthesize DNA, conduct DNA repair and methylate DNA, it also acts as a cofactor in biological reactions involving folate. Synonyms: PteGlu,, N-[4-[[(2-Amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid, Acifolic, Aspol, Cytofol, Folacid, Folacin, Folbal, Folcidin, Foldine, Folettes, Foliamin, Folicet, Folipac, Folovit, Folsan, Folsaure, Folsav, Folvite, Incafolic, Millafol, Pteroyl-L-monoglutamic Acid, Pteroylglutamic Acid, Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid, Vitamin Bc, Vitamin Be, Vitamin M, NSC 3073, CAS No: 59-30-3, Molecular Formula: C??H??N?O?, Molecular Weight: 441.40, Appearance: Yellow or orange crystalline powder, Purity: 98-102%, Purity (TLC): Complies, Purity (Chromatographic): Complies, Identification: Conforms to USP reference, A256/A365: 2.8-3.0, Free Amines: A2:A1 <0.2%, Sulfated Ash: 5.0-8.5%, Specific Rotation: +20°, Loss on Drying: 5.0-8.5%, Solubility: Insoluble in water and most organic solvents. Dissolves in dilute acids and alkaline solutions, Aqueous Base (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Heated). Storage: 4°C. Hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed and desiccated.