Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Folinic acid calcium (CAS: 1492-18-8)?
Answer
Folinic acid calcium (CAS: 1492-18-8) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals to treat folate deficiency, particularly in patients undergoing methotrexate therapy. It functions as a nutritional supplement to enhance folate intake and is also employed in research for studying folate metabolism. Additionally, it may be used in food fortification to improve vitamin B9 content.
About
CAS No
1492-18-8
English Name
Folinic acid calcium
Molecular Formula
C20H21CaN7O7
Molecular Weight
511.5 g/mol
SMILES
C1C(N(C2=C(N1)N=C(NC2=O)N)C=O)CNC3=CC=C(C=C3)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)[O-])C(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]
InChIKey
KVUAALJSMIVURS-ZEDZUCNESA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
