Folic acid and L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Powder(5-MTHF) are two primary supplement forms of folate. 5-MTHF is the predominant natural dietary folate and the principal form of folate in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid. Synthetic folic acid, used in food fortification and most supplements, must be converted enzymatically into 5-MTHF. Unfortunately, this bioconversion process may be incomplete in some people.

Formal Name: N-[4-[[(2-amino-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-5-methyl-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl]amino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid, hydrate

Synonyms: 5-methyl THF，Prefolic A, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Powder, L-5-Mehtyltetrahydrofolic acid

Molecular Formula: C20H25N7O6 • XH2O

Formula Weight: 459.5

Purity: ≥95%

Form: A crystalline solid

Grade: Inhouse and USP

Naturally occurring 5-MTHF has important advantages over synthetic folic acid-it is well absorbed.

Studies show that 5-MTHF can be transported into the brain via alternative pathways.

As the preferred folate supplement form, 5-MTHF avoids the known and potential drawbacks associated with folic acid

L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Powder is normally used as intermediate of L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium or used in Nutritional supplements.