Date published: 2025-10-8

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

Folinic acid calcium salt (CAS 1492-18-8)

5.0(1)
Write a reviewAsk a question

See product citations (3)

Alternate Names:
Leucovorin calcium salt; Citrovorum factor calcium salt; Calcium folinate
Application:
Folinic acid calcium salt is a compound that reduces the effect of folic acid antagonists
CAS Number:
1492-18-8
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
511.50
Molecular Formula:
C20H21N7O7•Ca
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

Folinic acid calcium salt offsets the effects of folic acid antagonists that act by binding dihydrofolate reductase and blocking the conversion of folic acid to tetrahydrofolate. It also decreases methotrexate toxicity. Calcium folinate is also used in mutagenisis and cancer research.


Folinic acid calcium salt (CAS 1492-18-8) References

  1. Embryonic development of folate binding protein-1 (Folbp1) knockout mice: Effects of the chemical form, dose, and timing of maternal folate supplementation.  |  Spiegelstein, O., et al. 2004. Dev Dyn. 231: 221-31. PMID: 15305303
  2. Genotoxic evaluation of the antimalarial drug, fansidar, in cultured human lymphocytes.  |  Abou-Eisha, A. and Afifi, M. 2004. Cell Biol Toxicol. 20: 303-11. PMID: 15685933
  3. Direct injection liquid chromatography/positive ion electrospray ionization mass spectrometric quantification of methotrexate, folinic acid, folic acid and ondansetron in human serum.  |  Koufopantelis, P., et al. 2009. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 877: 3850-6. PMID: 19828383
  4. Protocols for implementing an Escherichia coli based TX-TL cell-free expression system for synthetic biology.  |  Sun, ZZ., et al. 2013. J Vis Exp. e50762. PMID: 24084388
  5. Liposome display for in vitro selection and evolution of membrane proteins.  |  Fujii, S., et al. 2014. Nat Protoc. 9: 1578-91. PMID: 24901741
  6. Cell-Free Expression of G Protein-Coupled Receptors.  |  Segers, K. and Masure, S. 2015. Curr Protoc Protein Sci. 81: 29.14.1-29.14.29. PMID: 26237676
  7. Growing Mouse Oocytes Transiently Activate Folate Transport via Folate Receptors As They Approach Full Size.  |  Meredith, M., et al. 2016. Biol Reprod. 94: 125. PMID: 27122634
  8. Folinic acid improves verbal communication in children with autism and language impairment: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial.  |  Frye, RE., et al. 2018. Mol Psychiatry. 23: 247-256. PMID: 27752075
  9. Modulation of methotrexate-induced intestinal mucosal injury by dietary factors.  |  Higuchi, T., et al. 2020. Hum Exp Toxicol. 39: 500-513. PMID: 31876189
  10. Mixed Oleic Acid-Erucic Acid Liposomes as a Carrier for Anticancer Drugs.  |  Eh Suk, VR., et al. 2020. Curr Drug Deliv. 17: 292-302. PMID: 32039684
  11. Applicability of the Øie-Tozer model to predict three types of distribution volume (Vd) in humans: Vd in central compartment, Vd at steady state, and Vd at beta phase.  |  Yahata, M., et al. 2020. Biopharm Drug Dispos. 41: 151-165. PMID: 32187715
  12. Toxicity and pharmacokinetics of a new antifolate, 2,4-diamino-5-adamantyl-6-methylpyrimidine, in dogs.  |  Zakrzewski, SF., et al. 1982. Cancer Res. 42: 2177-83. PMID: 7074598
  13. Disposition of 5-formyl- and 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid in serum after i.v. bolus of calcium folinate: pharmacokinetic drug interaction with preadministered interferon-alpha-2b.  |  Czejka, MJ., et al. 1995. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet. 20: 255-62. PMID: 8983929
  14. Detection of pyrimethamine-induced DNA damage in mouse embryo and maternal organs by the modified alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis assay.  |  Tsuda, S., et al. 1998. Mutat Res. 415: 69-77. PMID: 9711263

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Folinic acid calcium salt, 100 mg

sc-252837
100 mg
$92.00

Folinic acid calcium salt, 500 mg

sc-252837A
500 mg
$368.00

Can I use it for cell culture?

Asked by: jhjin0519
Thank you for your question. It can be used, but note that it is not cell culture grade, and the purity specification is about ≥ 98%.
Answered by: Ling Chen
Date published: 2024-01-08

Can you send me a C of A for this product?

Asked by: Sarati
Thank you for your question. You may request a lot-specific Certificate Of Analysis on our website. Alternatively, please contact our Technical Service Department to request a CoA of our most recent lot.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2019-04-25
  • y_2025, m_9, d_24, h_6CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_2
  • loc_en_US, sid_252837, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=LAST_APPROVED_ANSWER_SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getContent, 109ms
  • QUESTIONS, PRODUCT
Rated 5 out of 5 by from TedeschiTedeschi, PM. et al. (PubMed 25205429) reported that Folinic acid rescue allows effective high-dose pralatrexate treatment and an increase in therapeutic index in mesothelioma xenografts. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-03-25
  • y_2025, m_9, d_24, h_6
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_252837, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getReviews, 15ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT
Folinic acid calcium salt is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 1.
  • y_2025, m_9, d_24, h_6
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvrr, vn_bulk_3.0.42
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasreviews, tv_0, tr_1
  • loc_en_US, sid_252837, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=SUBMISSION_TIME, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_scbt
  • bvseo_sdk, java_sdk, bvseo-4.0.0
  • CLOUD, getAggregateRating, 102ms
  • REVIEWS, PRODUCT