Description

• General description: Folic acid, a water-soluble B vitamin, is present in several food products. As it is not produced in the human body, diet is one of the easiest ways to obtain it. It plays a major role in the biochemical synthesis and repair of DNA and is used in the management of megaloblastic anemias, neural tube defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida. Pharmaceutical drug forms of folic acid are desirable for supplementing its consumption through the diet.[1][2]
• Application: Folic acid for system suitability can be used as an EP reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by liquid chromatography.[3]
• Packaging: The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
• Other Notes: Sales restrictions may apply.