Folic acid by MP Biomedicals is a high purity cofactor. This form of folate is one of the B vitamins. This preparation is available as an orange powder which is very slightly soluble in cold water. Folate is required for the production and maintenance of new cells, for DNA synthesis and RNA synthesis through methylation, and for preventing changes to DNA, and, thus, for preventing cancer. All the biological functions of folic acid are performed by tetrahydrofolate and other derivatives. CAS No. 59-30-3 Quantity Provided: 10 gm per pack Molecular Formula: C19H19N7O6 Molecular Weight: 441.4 Soluble in water Folic acid is widely used in chemical and biological sectors. Tetrahydrofolates are required for de-novo synthesis of purines, thymidylic acid and various amino acids and for post-translational methylation (epigenetics). This product exhibits metal binding properties. Folic acid (FA) and dihydrofolic acid (FAH2) are substrates of dihydrofolate reductase(s) which reduce them to tetrahydrofolate (THF), which in turn supports one carbon transfer. These reagents are suitable for research applications in various subject areas.