Folic Acid USP/BP
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Product Description
Product
Folic Acid USP/BP
CAS
59-30-3
Formula
C19H19N7O6
Synonym
Folic acid; L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-; Vitamin B9; Vitamin M
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in water
Appearance
Yellowish orange crystalline powder having no odor
TLC
Meets BP98
Specific Rotation
~ +20
Water
5 - 8.5%
Residue on Ignition
NMT 0.3%
Sulphated Ash
NMT 0.2%
Organic Volatile Impurities
Meet the requirements method IV(467)
Assay
(by HPLC) (Anydros basis) : 97 - 102% of C19H19N7O6
Free Amines
< 1/6 Of Absorbance A256
Chromatographic Purity
<2%
Insolubility
in lipid solvs., acetone, alcohol, ether
Odor
orange-yel. need. or platelets, odorless
Molecular weight
441.45
Solubility
dil. alkali hydroxide, carbonate solns.
Notes
Use: SKIN CONDITIONING
Class
Folic Acid USP/BP
Product Description
Product
Folic Acid USP/BP
CAS
59-30-3
Formula
C19H19N7O6
Synonym
Folic acid; L-Glutamic acid, N-[4-[[(2-amino-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-; Vitamin B9; Vitamin M
Typical Product Specifications
Slightly Soluble
in water
Appearance
Yellowish orange crystalline powder having no odor
TLC
Meets BP98
Specific Rotation
~ +20
Water
5 - 8.5%
Residue on Ignition
NMT 0.3%
Sulphated Ash
NMT 0.2%
Organic Volatile Impurities
Meet the requirements method IV(467)
Assay
(by HPLC) (Anydros basis) : 97 - 102% of C19H19N7O6
Free Amines
< 1/6 Of Absorbance A256
Chromatographic Purity
<2%
Insolubility
in lipid solvs., acetone, alcohol, ether
Odor
orange-yel. need. or platelets, odorless
Molecular weight
441.45
Solubility
dil. alkali hydroxide, carbonate solns.
Notes
Use: SKIN CONDITIONING
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