L-Folinic Acid (calcium salt) – 500 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
80433-71-2
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

L-Folinic acid is a reduced folic acid and isomer of DL-folinic acid (Item No. 20383).{40766} DL-Folinic acid is a racemic mixture of D-folinic acid and L-folinic acid that has been 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} Clinical studies demonstrate that formulations containing L-folinic acid have similar efficacy and tolerability as those contianing DL-folinic acid and have been used interchangeably for modification of antitumor activity of 5-fluorouracil, while D-folinic acid is inactive.{40766}  

 

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Description

A reduced folic acid; isomer of DL-folinic acid


Formal name: N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-amino-5-formyl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid, monocalcium salt

Synonyms:  L-Folinate

Molecular weight: 511.5

CAS: 80433-71-2

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


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