Folic Acid 13C1

• CAT Number: R033645
• CAS Number: NA
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈¹³CH₁₇N₇O₆
• Molecular Weight: 440.37
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)(113C)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H19N7O6/c20-19-25-15-14(17(30)26-19)23-11(8-22-15)7-21-10-3-1-9(2-4-10)16(29)24-12(18(31)32)5-6-13(27)28/h1-4,8,12,21H,5-7H2,(H,24,29)(H,27,28)(H,31,32)(H3,20,22,25,26,30)/t12-/m0/s1/i7+1
• InChIKey: OVBPIULPVIDEAO-MDDZLGFYSA-N
• SMILES: 1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)N[13CH2]C2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N

Folic Acid 13C1 is a deuterated form of folic acid, where one carbon atom is labeled with the 13C isotope. Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is crucial for DNA synthesis, repair, and cellular division. The 13C labeling enhances the ability to study its metabolic pathways, absorption, and utilization in the body. This isotopic variant allows researchers to trace the compound’s behavior in biological systems with greater precision, aiding in the understanding of its physiological role, optimizing dietary supplements, and exploring its therapeutic potential in various health conditions.