5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid

SKU: orb1308877

Description

5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid (5-MTHF) is the primary circulating and dietary form of folate. This biologically active cofactor is widely used in research on one-carbon metabolism, methylation processes, and associated in vitro and in vivo studies of neurological and cardiovascular health.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 134-35-0
• MW: 459.46
• Purity: 99.47% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₀H₂₅N₇O₆
• SMILES: [CaH2].CN1C(CNc2ccc(cc2)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(O)=O)CNc2[nH]c(N)nc(=O)c12
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:245 mg/mL (533.23 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (4.35 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, 5Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, 5-Methyl THF, 5 Methyltetrahydrofolic acid, inhibit, Inhibitor, Human Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

154804871