| Common Name | 2-[4-[(2-amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]aminopentanedioic acid |
| CAS Number | 54353-24-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 441.397 |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Molecular Formula | C19H19N7O6 |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| MSDS | N/A |
| Flash Point | N/A |
| Density | 1.6±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Molecular Formula | C19H19N7O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 441.397 |
| Exact Mass | 441.139679 |
| LogP | -2.48 |
| Index of Refraction | 1.755 |
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1.What is Vitamin B9?
Vitamin B9 is one of eight B (B-complex) vitamins that help your body change food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose) to produce energy. You need B9 for the health of your liver, skin, hair and eyes, and to keep your nervous system working properly. This essential nutrient is water-soluble (meaning it dissolves in water). It breaks down quickly in your body, and any excess leaves in your urine or stool. The good news is, this means it’s less likely to reach toxic (dangerous) levels in your body. (But do be aware that it’s possible to consume too much folic acid, which can be harmful to your body over time.) The bad news is, this can make it harder for you to maintain enough B9 in your body, and meet the recommended daily amount without taking supplements. Zumpano reassures, “Upping your consumption is possible if you know what to look for, and can be easier than you expect.”
2.How much vitamin B9 should I take a day?
The recommended amount for adults over age 18 is 400 mcg daily.
3.What’s the function of vitamin B9?
Vitamin B9 helps your body make healthy new cells, supporting many of its functions, and may help prevent health issues from developing. It’s proven critical for reproductive health, too. “It’s essential for people who are pregnant to take folic acid supplements to support healthy fetal growth and development,” notes Zumpano. “When you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant, it’s extremely difficult to get the amount of vitamin B9 needed.” Studies show that people who take folic acid supplements before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy may reduce their risk of having children with neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain and spine such as spina bifida) by 40% to 80%. Early evidence suggests folic acid may also be associated with a lower risk of autism, severe language delays and emotional issues. Other research hints at even broader vitamin B9 benefits, from preventing or treating depression and memory loss to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
4.Do I need to take vitamin B9 supplements?
Most multivitamin or mineral supplements contain folic acid, especially prenatal vitamins for people who are pregnant or planning to conceive. You don’t need to take supplements if you’re getting enough of what you need from food. But if you suspect you may lack vitamin B9, talk with a healthcare provider. A blood test can typically confirm if you have a deficiency. “Vitamin B9, in all its forms, is important to maintain your health, and keep your body working well,” says Zumpano. “And with a little effort, you can get enough of it from the foods you’re used to eating and new foods that can be interesting and fun to explore.”
