| Product Name: |
Levomefolic Acid |
| Synonyms: |
(6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid;5lLCH3-folateH4;L(-)-5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid;lL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid;N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-5-methyl-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxopteridine-6-yl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid;N-[4-[[[[(6S)-2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxopteridin]-6-yl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid;(S)-N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid;Levomefolic acid |
| CAS: |
31690-09-2 |
| MF: |
C20H25N7O6 |
| MW: |
459.46 |
| EINECS: |
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| Product Categories: |
Amines;Aromatics;Drug Analogues;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals |
| Mol File: |
31690-09-2.mol |
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| Levomefolic Acid Chemical Properties |
| Melting point |
215-218oC |
| density |
1.62 |
| storage temp. |
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility |
Aqueous Base (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly) |
| pka |
3.51±0.10(Predicted) |
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| Levomefolic Acid Usage And Synthesis |
| Description |
Levomefolic Acid is a natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease. |
| Mechanism |
It is synthesized in the absorptive cells of the small intestine from polyglutamylated dietary folate. It is a methylated derivative of tetrahydrofolate. Levomefolic acid is generated by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) from 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (MTHF) and used to recycle homocysteine back to methionine by methionine synthase (MS). |
| Medical application |
Levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) is the natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. IC50 value: Target: Folate analogLevomefolic acid has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease and advanced cancers such as breast and colorectal cancers. Levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) has the prominent antioxidant activity. A high dose of 5-MTHF or folic acid does not influence Natural killer (NK) cell function in vitro.
Preliminary research suggests that levomefolic acid (L-methylfolate) taken with a first-line antidepressant may provide an adjunctive antidepressant effect for individuals who do not respond or have only a partial therapeutic response to SSRI or SNRI medication,and might be a more cost-effective adjunctive agent than second-generation antipsychotics. |
| Storage |
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated.
In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles. |
| Uses |
As a natural, active form of folic acid, Levomefolic Acid can be used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid and a more bioavailable alternative in dietary supple |
| Uses |
A natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease. |
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| Levomefolic Acid Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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