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Calcium folinate pentahydrate (CAS 41927-89-3)

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Alternate Names:
Folinic acid calcium salt pentahydrate; Leucovorin Calcium Salt Pentahydrate
CAS Number:
41927-89-3
Molecular Weight:
601.58
Molecular Formula:
C20H21CaN7O75H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Calcium folinate pentahydrate is a compound that is utilized in biochemical and nutritional research due to its role as a source of folate, a vital B vitamin. This compound is studied for its ability to participate in and enhance methylation cycles, which are for DNA synthesis and repair. Researchers are interested in the mechanisms by which calcium folinate pentahydrate can circumvent metabolic blocks in folate-deficient conditions, supporting the production of tetrahydrofolate (THF) derivatives. It is also investigated for its involvement in the synthesis of purines and thymidylate, which are necessary for nucleic acid production. Additionally, the compound′s impact on homocysteine metabolism is another area of research focus, as homocysteine levels are linked to cardiovascular and neurological health.


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Calcium folinate pentahydrate, 1 g

sc-482118
1 g
$150.00