5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-Methyl THF) is the main circulating form of folic acid in the body and is involved in a variety of biochemical reactions. 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid regulates cardiovascular function by increasing the production of endothelin-1 (ET-1) in low-density lipoprotein-treated endothelial cells and can be used in the study of cardiovascular diseases[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
134-35-0
Product Name Alternative
5-Methyl THF; 5-MTHF
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cardiovascular Disease
Purity
99.77
Solubility
DMSO : 83.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)CC[C@@H](C(O)=O)NC(C1=CC=C(NCC2N(C)C3=C(NC(N)=NC3=O)NC2)C=C1)=O
Molecular Formula
C20H25N7O6
Molecular Weight
459.46
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Human Endogenous Metabolite
Citation 01
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