Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), also known as Folate, is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, cell division, and red blood cell formation.
It is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations, nutraceutical supplements, food fortification programs, and animal nutrition to support healthy growth, development, and metabolic functions.
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
| Chemical Name | Pteroyl-L-glutamic acid |
| Synonyms | Vitamin B9, Folate |
| CAS No. | 59-30-3 |
| EC No. | 200-419-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆ |
| Molecular Weight | 441.40 g/mol |
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Folic Acid is essential for nucleic acid synthesis, cell division, and erythropoiesis, and plays a critical role in prenatal health, anemia management, and metabolic support.
3. GRADE
- Pharmaceutical Grade (USP / IH)
- Food / Nutraceutical Grade
- Feed Grade
(Grade supplied as per customer requirement.)
4. DOSAGE FORMS / AVAILABILITY
- Yellow to orange crystalline powder
- Granular form (on request)
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | A yellow to yellowish-orange crystalline powder |
| Identification | Conforms |
| Assay (Dry Basis) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 8.5% |
| Solubility | Very slightly soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol, acetone, chloroform, and ether |
(Specifications may be adjusted as per USP / EP / BP or customer requirements.)
6. FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
- Essential for nucleic acid synthesis
- Supports erythropoiesis (RBC formation)
- Stable under dry conditions
- Slightly soluble in water; soluble in alkaline solutions
7. APPLICATIONS
Pharmaceuticals- Anemia management
- Prenatal and antenatal formulations
- Combination vitamin therapies
- Women’s health supplements
- Prenatal nutrition products
- General multivitamin formulations
- Flour, cereals, and bakery products
- Infant and clinical nutrition
- Growth and reproductive support
8. REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE
- Manufactured in GMP-certified facilities
- Complies with USP / IP standards
- Food-grade compliant with applicable food regulations
- Non-GMO
- BSE/TSE Free
- Allergen Free
Documents Available:
- Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
- MSDS / SDS
- Stability data
- Manufacturing flow chart (on request)
9. PACKAGING
- 25 kg HDPE drum with double LDPE liner
- Custom packaging available on request
10. STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
- Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light
- Keep container tightly closed
- Shelf Life: 36 months under recommended storage conditions
11. SAFETY INFORMATION
- Non-hazardous under normal industrial handling
- Use appropriate PPE
- Refer to MSDS for detailed safety and handling instructions
12. COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
- MOQ: As per grade and packaging
- Lead Time: 7 days
- Supply Capability: Bulk and contract manufacturing
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