Molekula
Folic acid
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Folic acid is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 (folate), essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and fetal development during pregnancy. It’s widely used in dietary supplements, fortified foods, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural applications to prevent deficiencies and support metabolic processes. This high-purity folic acid has a CAS number of 59-30-3, molecular formula C19H19N7O6, and a molecular weight of 441.40 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions with no signal word classification. Molekula supplies folic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £25.80 per pack ex VAT · £30.96 inc. VAT
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100 g — £49.80 per pack ex VAT · £59.76 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellow or orange crystalline powder |
| Water | 5.0 - 8.5% |
| Chromatographic purity | <2.0% |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water and most organic solvents. It dissolves in dilute acids and in alkaline solutions |
| Assay | 96 - 102% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.3% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 44 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorless or almost odorless |
| Melting Point | 250 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 6.2 × 10⁻²⁰ mmHg at 25 °C (Estimated) |
| pKa | pKa = 3.5 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -2.81 |
Source: PubChem CID 135398658 (HSDB, Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 42042306 |
| CAS Number | 59-30-3 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]amino]pentanedioic acid |
| EC Number | 200-419-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C19H19N7O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 441.40 |
| Exact Mass | 441.1397 |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)NCC2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N |
| InChIKey | OVBPIULPVIDEAO-LBPRGKRZSA-N |
| 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 |
| PubChem CID | 135398658 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29362910 |
| Tariff Code | 2936290000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Folacid
- Folacin
- Foliamin
- Folicet
- Folvite
- PteGlu
- Pteroylglutamic acid
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin Bc
- Vitamin M
Frequently asked questions
What is folic acid commonly used for?
Folic acid is primarily used as a dietary supplement to prevent neural tube defects during pregnancy, in fortified foods, and as a vitamin B9 source in pharmaceuticals and animal feed.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of folic acid?
The chemical formula is **C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆**, and the molecular weight is **441.40 g/mol**.
How should folic acid be stored?
Store folic acid in a cool, dry place at **ambient temperature**, protected from excessive moisture and light.
What grades of folic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/BP)** and **food-grade (FDA-compliant)** folic acid.
Can Molekula supply folic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer folic acid in bulk, with minimum order quantities (MOQs) starting from **1 kg** and scalable for industrial needs.
What documentation comes with a folic acid order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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