Levomefolic Acid: Bioactive Folate for Nutritional and Biomedical Research

1. Molecular Identity

• Chemical Name: (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic acid
• CAS Number: 31690-09-2
• Source: Synthetically produced, biologically active folate

2. Scientific Importance

Levomefolic Acid (L-methylfolate, 5-MTHF) is the metabolically active form of folate. It bypasses enzymatic conversion steps required by folic acid, making it especially relevant for studies in personalized nutrition, metabolic regulation, and neuropsychiatric research.

3. Key Properties

• Highly bioavailable and directly utilizable in the folate cycle
• Supports methylation and homocysteine metabolism
• Involved in neurotransmitter biosynthesis (serotonin, dopamine)
• Plays a role in cellular division and DNA methylation

4. Application Areas

• Folate-related nutritional supplementation research
• Neurodevelopmental and mood disorder models
• Epigenetics and methylation process studies
• Cardiovascular biomarker investigations

5. Product Specifications

• Purity: ≥98% (HPLC grade)
• Form: Off-white powder
• Documentation: COA, MSDS, and analytical profile available
• Packaging: Research-scale and bulk options available

6. Supply and Compliance

• Available in grams to kilograms scale
• Custom packing upon request
• Compliant with international research-grade ingredient standards

7. Regulatory Notice

Levomefolic Acid (CAS 31690-09-2) is recognized as a dietary ingredient in several markets. It is offered strictly for research, formulation, and analytical use. Any therapeutic applications require jurisdiction-specific regulatory compliance.

8. Partner with NST Chemicals

For research collaborations, product development support, or custom documentation, please contact us at [email protected].

Levomefolic Acid – your reliable choice for advanced studies in folate metabolism, methylation, and brain health.