folic acid
Folic Acid
Product Name: Folic acid
Synonyms: Vitamin B9, anti-anemic factor
CAS number: 59-30-3
Molecular formula: C19H19N7O6
Molecular weight: 441.4
Appearance: light yellow crystal or powder
Introduction:
Folic acid is a derivative of pteridine, originally isolated by the liver, and later found that the green leaves of the plant are very rich, so it is called folic acid. It is widely present in meat, fresh fruits, vegetables, yellow crystalline powder, tasteless and odorless, insoluble in alcohol and ether and other organic solvents, but slightly soluble in hot water. It is unstable in acidic solution and easily damaged by light.
Also known as "vitamin Bc" and "vitamin M". A type of B vitamins. Anti-anemic drug, the content of tea reaches 50 ~ 70μg / 100g, which promotes the formation of normal red blood cells. In the metabolism of tea trees, it is involved in the transmission of methyl groups. It is also involved in the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids in the body, and together with vitamin B12 promotes the formation of red blood cells. Used for all kinds of megaloblastic anemia, especially for pregnant women and infants with megaloblastic anemia.
Folic acid function:
1. Participate in the metabolism of genetic material and protein;
2. Affect the reproduction performance of animals;
3. Affect the secretion of animal pancreas;
4. Promote animal growth;
5. Improve body immunity.