DL-Folinic Acid (calcium salt) – 250 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
1492-18-8
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
- /

DL-Folinic acid is a formylated form of tetrahydrofolic acid (Item No. 18263), the reduced form of folic acid, a B vitamin. DL-Folinic acid is used to prevent toxicity following therapy with high-dose methotrexate (Item No. 13960), to enhance the antitumor activity of 5-fluorouracil (Item No. 14416), and as a folate supplement.{32087,25271}  

 

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Description

A formylated form of tetrahydrofolic acid, the reduced form of folic acid; used to prevent toxicity following high-dose methotrexate therapy, to enhance the antitumor activity of 5-fluorouracil, and as a folate supplement


Formal name: N-[4-[[(2-amino-5-formyl-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid, monocalcium salt

Synonyms:  DL-Folinate|NSC 3590

Molecular weight: 511.5

CAS: 1492-18-8

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Natural Products|Vitamins||Research Area|Cancer||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Cofactors & Vitamins