Levomefolic acid

• CAT Number: I003132
• CAS Number: 31690-09-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H25N7O6
• Molecular Weight: 459.463
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-(4-(((2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl)methyl)amino)benzamido)pentanedioic acid
• Target: Estrogen/progestogen Receptor
• Solubility: DMSO: ≤ 0.526 mg/mL
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-[[4-[[(6S)-2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl]methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H25N7O6/c1-27-12(9-23-16-15(27)18(31)26-20(21)25-16)8-22-11-4-2-10(3-5-11)17(30)24-13(19(32)33)6-7-14(28)29/h2-5,12-13,22H,6-9H2,1H3,(H,24,30)(H,28,29)(H,32,33)(H4,21,23,25,26,31)/t12-,13-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: ZNOVTXRBGFNYRX-STQMWFEESA-N
• SMILES: CN1C(CNC2=C1C(=O)NC(=N2)N)CNC3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O

Levomefolic acid (Cat.No:I003132), also known as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, is an active form of folate (vitamin B9) that plays a vital role in various biological processes. It serves as a coenzyme in the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and certain amino acids. Levomefolic acid is used as a dietary supplement and in medical treatments to address folate deficiency or support methylation processes in the body.

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