Description

Folic Acid is a vital B-complex vitamin (Vitamin B9) essential for numerous metabolic processes, including nucleotide synthesis and amino acid metabolism. Its high-purity form is critical for ensuring efficacy and safety in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. This compound is a fundamental raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, and food fortification industries seeking reliable, high-quality supply for their production lines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Key active ingredient in prescription and over-the-counter medications for treating folate deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, and as a prenatal supplement.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Core component in multivitamin tablets, capsules, and gummies, as well as standalone folate supplements for general wellness.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich staple foods like flour, cereals, pasta, and nutritional beverages to address public health nutritional gaps.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Products: An essential nutrient additive in premixes for poultry, swine, and aquaculture to support growth, reproduction, and overall health.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into specialized skincare products for its potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
• Cell Culture Media: Serves as a critical growth factor in media formulations for biotechnology research and pharmaceutical cell culture applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Folic Acid
CAS No.	59-30-3
Molecular Formula	C19H19N7O6
Molecular Weight	441.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin B9; Vitamin M; Folacin; Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid; Pteroyl-L-glutamic Acid; N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic Acid; Folate
EINECS	200-419-0

Quality Control

Our Folic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, BP, and JP, as well as food-grade specifications like FCC. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow or orange-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	96.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.3%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Meet pharmacopoeial requirements
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water and organic solvents; soluble in dilute alkali hydroxides and carbonates

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.