Ácido fólico

C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆

IUPAC: Folic acid

CAS: 59-30-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 19 1,0080
Carbono C 19 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 7 14,0070
Oxígeno O 6 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Dietary supplement
  • Food fortification
  • Pregnancy supplementation

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
441,40 g/mol
Punto de fusión
250,0 °C
Solubilidad
1.6 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
441,1397
XLogP
-1,1
TPSA
209,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
6
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
10
Enlaces rotables
9
Átomos pesados
32
Complejidad
767,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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