Vitamin B9 Folic Acid
Folate
- CAS
- 59-30-3
- EC
- 200-419-0
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin B9 Folic Acid (CAS 59-30-3) is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called folate, that occurs naturally in liver, kidney, yeast and leafy vegetables and is supplied as an orange to yellow crystalline powder for supplements, food fortification, pharmaceutical and feed applications. It has various kinds of pharmacological and physiological. It is a nutritional factor found in milk, eggs, malted barley, liver, kidney, heart, and leafy vegetables, but the richest natural source is yeast.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C19H19N7O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 441.4 g/mol |
| Appearance | orange to yellow crystalline powder |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | Yellow to orange |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 250 °C (decomp) |
| Water solubility | 1.6 mg/L (25 °C) |
| pH | 4.0-4.8 (25°C, 100g/L in H2O) |
| HS code | 29362910 |
| Grades available | Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin B9 Folic Acid
Applications
Used in supplements for anemia prevention; in food fortification for neural tube defects; in pharmaceuticals for pregnancy; in cosmetics for skin health; in feed for nutrition.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity, GRAS; may mask B12 deficiency; use PPE for dust; stable under normal conditions.
Packaging
Store tightly closed in dry areas; dispose per regulations.