5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
- CAS NO.：134-35-0
- Empirical Formula: C20H25N7O6
- Molecular Weight: 459.46
- MDL number: MFCD00900533
- EINECS: 603-809-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-07-20 17:44:43
What is 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid?
Chemical properties
Off-White Solid
The Uses of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid is a metabolite of Folic acid; inhibits photosensitization reactions and strand breaks in DNA. 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid-(glutamic acid-13C5) can be used as a stable isotope internal standard for accurate data interpretation in citrus juice samples by LC-MS.
The Uses of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid-(glutamic acid-13C5) can be used as a stable isotope internal standard for accurate data interpretation in citrus juice samples by LC-MS.
General Description
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF) is an active folate metabolite. It plays an important role in the synthesis of methionine from homocysteine by donating methyl group.
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid-(glutamic acid-13C5) is an isotope of vitamin B9 wherein all the five glutamate carbons are replaced by 13C6 carbon.
Properties of 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
| Melting point: | >300°C (dec.) |
| Density | 1.62±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | Aqueous Base (Slightly, Sonicated) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 3.51±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Pale Beige |
| Stability: | Hygroscopic |
Safety information for 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
New Products
9-Mesityl-10-methylacridinium perchlorate Sulfapyridine Fmoc-OSu (R)-(-)-2-Amino-1-propanol Cyclobutanone 5-bromo-4-fluoro-2-nitrobenzaldehyde 4 pentyn 1 ol N-Vinylformamide Phenethyl cinnamate Pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-6-carboxylic acid, 4,6,7,8-tetrahydro-4-oxo-, sodium salt (1:1), (6S) Ethyl 3-phenylpropanoate β-Bromostyrene Methacrylate-PEG-Methacrylate, Mn:35000 2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone 2-Chloro 5-Fluoro Pyridine Vasicinone 2-Chloroisonicotinic Acid Tween 80 or Polysorbate 80 5-Bromo-1-Pentyne 1-(2-Methyl-5-nitrophenyl)guanidine Nitrate Methyl trans-4-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylate Hydrochloride N-(4-Cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2-methyloxirane-2-carboxamide 4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride 2-Pentyn-1-oLRelated products of tetrahydrofuran
You may like
-
134-35-0 5-Methylterahydrofolic acid 98%View Details
134-35-0 -
5-Methylterahydrofolic acid 134-35-0 98%View Details
134-35-0 -
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid-(glutamic acid-13C5) CASView Details
-
Fmoc-OSu 98+View Details
82911-69-1 -
1191-95-3 Cyclobutanone 98+View Details
1191-95-3 -
213382-45-7 98+View Details
213382-45-7 -
Fmoc-OSu 98+View Details
82911-69-1 -
(R)-(-)-2-Amino-1-propanol 35320-23-1 98+View Details
35320-23-1