Folic Acid

C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆

IUPAC: Folic acid

CAS: 59-30-3

Overview

Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Mandatory food fortification has dramatically reduced neural tube birth defects.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 19 1.0080
Carbon C 19 12.0110
Nitrogen N 7 14.0070
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×19
4.3%
C
Carbon ×19
51.7%
N
Nitrogen ×7
22.2%
O
Oxygen ×6
21.7%

Uses

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Food fortification
  • • Pregnancy supplementation

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Food fortification with folic acid has prevented an estimated 1,300 birth defects annually in the US

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)NCC2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
441.40 g/mol
Melting Point
250.0 °C
Solubility
1.6 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
441.1397
XLogP
-1.1
TPSA
209.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
6
H-Bond Acceptors
10
Rotatable Bonds
9
Heavy Atoms
32
Complexity
767.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Folic Acid?
Folic Acid (C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Folic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Folic Acid?
Folic Acid has a molar mass of 441.4 g/mol.
What state is Folic Acid at room temperature?
Folic Acid is a solid at room temperature.
Is Folic Acid organic or inorganic?
Folic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Folic Acid?
Folic Acid (C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).