Product Name
Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate
Description
Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate is a synthetic derivative of folic acid, the predominant, naturally occurring form of folate. It is synthesized by reduction of folic acid to tetrahydrofolic acid followed by methylation and diastereoselective crystallization (in water) of L-5-MTHF as its calcium salt.
CAS Number
26560-38-3 (calcium)
Chemical Formula
C20H24CaN7O6
Elemental Analysis
C, 48.19; H, 4.85; Ca, 8.04; N, 19.67; O, 19.26
Synonym
Calcium methyltetrahydrofolate; NSC 173328; NSC-173328; NSC173328;
IUPAC/Chemical Name
monocalcium mono((2S)-2-(4-(((2-amino-5-methyl-4-oxo-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydropteridin-6-yl)methyl)amino)benzamido)-4-carboxybutanoate)
InChi Key
VWBBRFHSPXRJQD-ZEDZUCNESA-M
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C20H25N7O6.Ca/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);/q;+2/p-1/t12?,13-;/m0./s1
SMILES Code
O=C(O)CC[C@@H](C([O-])=O)NC(C1=CC=C(NCC2N(C)C3=C(NC(N)=NC3=O)NC2)C=C1)=O.[Ca+2]
Purity
>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition
Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition
Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life
>3 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation
This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage
0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.03.00