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Levomefolic Acid

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Levomefolic Acid Basic information

Product Name:
Levomefolic Acid
Synonyms:
  • (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
  • 5lLCH3-folateH4
  • L(-)-5-Methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid
  • lL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
  • N-[4-[[[(6S)-2-Amino-5-methyl-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-4-oxopteridine-6-yl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid
  • N-[4-[[[[(6S)-2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxopteridin]-6-yl]methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid
  • (S)-N-[4-[[(2-Amino-1,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid
  • Levomefolic acid
CAS:
31690-09-2
MF:
C20H25N7O6
MW:
459.46
EINECS:
203-919-7
Product Categories:
  • Amines
  • Aromatics
  • Drug Analogues
  • Intermediates & Fine Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
Mol File:
31690-09-2.mol
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Levomefolic Acid Chemical Properties

Melting point:
215-218oC
Density 
1.62
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility 
Aqueous Base (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated), DMSO (Slightly)
pka
3.51±0.10(Predicted)
form 
Solid
color 
Off-White to Light Green
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Levomefolic Acid Usage And Synthesis

Description

Levomefolic Acid is a natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Mechanism

It is synthesized in the absorptive cells of the small intestine from polyglutamylated dietary folate. It is a methylated derivative of tetrahydrofolate. Levomefolic acid is generated by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) from 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate (MTHF) and used to recycle homocysteine back to methionine by methionine synthase (MS).

Medical application

Levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) is the natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. IC50 value: Target: Folate analogLevomefolic acid has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease and advanced cancers such as breast and colorectal cancers. Levomefolic acid (5-MTHF) has the prominent antioxidant activity. A high dose of 5-MTHF or folic acid does not influence Natural killer (NK) cell function in vitro.
Preliminary research suggests that levomefolic acid (L-methylfolate) taken with a first-line antidepressant may provide an adjunctive antidepressant effect for individuals who do not respond or have only a partial therapeutic response to SSRI or SNRI medication,and might be a more cost-effective adjunctive agent than second-generation antipsychotics.

Storage

Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated.
In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months.
In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Uses

A natural, active form of folic acid used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid. It has been proposed for treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Uses

As a natural, active form of folic acid, Levomefolic Acid can be used at the cellular level for DNA reproduction, the cysteine cycle and the regulation of homocysteine among other functions. It is a coenzymated form of folic acid and a more bioavailable alternative in dietary supple

Definition

ChEBI: 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid is a tetrahydrofolic acid that is 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid substituted by a methyl group at position 5. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 5-methyltetrahydrofolate(2-).

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