CAS No.: 59-30-3
Molecular Formula: C19H19N7O6 Molecular Weight: 441.40
Structural Formula:
Properities:
Folic Acid is N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4-Dihydro-4-Oxo-6- Pteridinyl) Methyl] Amino] Benzoyl]-L-Glutamic Acid.
Folic Acid occurs as yellow or yellow-orange crystals or crystalline powder. About 1.6mg dissolves in 1 ml of water.
Folic Acid is insoluble in Acetone, Alcohol, Chloroform and ether, but dissolves in solutions of alkali hydroxides and carbonates.
The pH of a suspension of 1 g in 10 ml of water is between 4.0 and 4.8.
Specification:
| Items |
Index |
| Identification |
A265/A365, between 2.80 and 3.00 |
| Water |
≤ 8.5% |
| Assay (on Dry Basis) |
97.0% to 102% |
| Residue on Ignition |
≤ 0.3% |
| Chromatographic Purity |
≤ 2.0% |
| Organic Volatile Impurities |
Meets the Requirements |
| Residual Solvents |
Meets the Requirements |
| Total Aerobic Plate Count |
≤ 250 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold Count |
≤ 250 cfu/g |
| Coliforms |
≤ 250 cfu/g |
Usage:
Folic Acid is used as nutritional supplements, Vitamins, energy drinks, tablets, liquid gel capsules
Packing and Storage:
Folic Acid is packed in 20 or 25 kg cardboard drums with two PE liner bags or as otherwise agreed upon.
Folic Acid should be stored in a cool, dry ambient environment and escape from light.
Shelf Life:
The shelf life of Folic Acid is 3 years from the date of manufacture if stored in ambient room temperature conditions and escaping from light.
Folic Acid should be reevaluated if it exceeds expiration date.
Keywords：
Folic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Vitamin B, Vitamin B11, Vitamin BC, Vitamin M, L-Pteroylglutamic Acid, PGA
