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Folic acid dihydrate, 97%
Description
Vitamin B9. A B-complex vitamin necessary for the body to produce red blood cellsFolic acid dehydrate is used to form non-covalent complexes with polyethylenimine. It is used for the delivery of genes, which finds application in gene therapy. It is a B-complex vitamin, which is necessary for the body to produce red blood cells.
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Vitamin B9. A B-complex vitamin necessary for the body to produce red blood cellsFolic acid dehydrate is used to form non-covalent complexes with polyethylenimine. It is used for the delivery of genes, which finds application in gene therapy. It is a B-complex vitamin, which is necessary for the body to produce red blood cells.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼250°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 100781 |
| Merck Index | 14,4221 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
| Optical Rotation | +18° (c=0.5 in 0.1N NaOH) |
| Formula Weight | 477.44 (441.40 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Folic acid dihydrate |
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