Folic acid hydrate is the crystalline water-bound form of vitamin B9. It is mainly used to prevent and treat folate deficiency anemia, and is routinely prescribed before and during early pregnancy to prevent serious neural tube defects (like spina bifida) in infants. Its therapeutic use is listed as hematologic agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Water folic acid. Its PubChem CID is 136467089.
Folic acid hydrate
| CAS No | 1174277-30-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H21N7O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 459.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid;hydrate |
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Folic acid hydrate is the crystalline water-bound form of vitamin B9. It is mainly used to prevent and treat folate deficiency anemia, and is routinely prescribed before and during early pregnancy to prevent serious neural tube defects (like spina bifida) in infants.
The listed CAS number is 1174277-30-5.
The listed molecular formula is C19H21N7O7.
The listed molecular weight is 459.4 g/mol.
(2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid;hydrate.
The source lists Water folic acid.