Folic Acid

C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆

IUPAC: Folic acid

CAS: 59-30-3

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 19 1.0080
Carbon C 19 12.0110
Nitrogen N 7 14.0070
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

元素組成

H
4.3%
C
51.7%
N
22.2%
O
21.7%

用途

  • Dietary supplement
  • Food fortification
  • Pregnancy supplementation

豆知識

  • 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

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
solid
モル質量
441.40 g/mol
融点
250.0 °C
溶解度
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

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).