Pharm-Rx Calcium L-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateUSP (L-5-MTHF) (Methyl Folate); Generic & Magnafolate (Trademarked)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate

Vitamin Type

Vitamin B,

Vitamin B9

Food Ingredients Functions

Vitamin Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Vitamin Source

Molecular formula

C₂₀H₂₃CaN₇O₆· xH₂O, C₂₀H₂₃CaN₇O₆ (anhydrous)

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Vitamins

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Vitamins

Chemical Structure

Definition

Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate contains NLT 95.0% and NMT 102.0% of calcium 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (C₂₀H₂₃CaN₇O₆), the sum of the L- and D-diastereoisomers, calculated on the anhydrous and solvent-free basis, of which NMT 1.0% corresponds to calcium D- 5-methyltetrahydrofolate.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight	497.52	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

USP Reference Standards

USP 4-Aminobenzoylglutamic Acid RS
N-(4-Aminobenzoyl)-L-glutamic acid.
C₁₂H₁₄N₂O₅ 266.25
AUSP Calcium d,l-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate RS (ERR 1-Nov-2022)
N[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid,calcium salt (1:1).
C₂₀H₂₃CaN₇O₆ 497.52
USP Folic Acid RS

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Store in a tight container, in a cool and dry place.