N-Nitroso Folic acid

Name: N-Nitroso Folic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-037396

About N-Nitroso Folic acid

Listed under CAS 29291-35-8, N-Nitroso Folic acid is a nitrosamine impurity of Folic Acid available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C19H18N8O7, corresponding to a molecular weight of 470.4 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-nitrosoamino]pentanedioic acid. Alternative names: Nitrosofolic acid and Glutamic acid, N-nitroso-N-pteroyl-, L-.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used as a reference standard for trace-level detection and quantitation of nitrosamine impurities by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, supporting nitrosamine risk assessments for Folic Acid, method validation (AMV) and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Nitrosamine risk assessment
Trace LC-MS/MS quantitation
Method validation (AMV)
Regulatory submissions

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Nitroso Folic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-037396
CAS Number	29291-35-8
IUPAC name	(2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-nitrosoamino]pentanedioic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₉H₁₈N₈O₇
Molecular weight	470.4 g/mol
Exact mass	470.1298
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	QPQDSWYBXPBZPJ-LBPRGKRZSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)N([C@@H](CCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)N=O)NCC2=CN=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=N3)N
PubChem CID	135565414

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 12
TPSA	230 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Nitroso Folic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Nitroso Folic acid is 29291-35-8. It is also known as Nitrosofolic acid, Glutamic acid, N-nitroso-N-pteroyl-, L-, N-Nitroso-Folic Acid(Nfa).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Nitroso Folic acid?

N-Nitroso Folic acid has the molecular formula C19H18N8O7 and a molecular weight of 470.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2S)-2-[[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-3H-pteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl]-nitrosoamino]pentanedioic acid.

What is N-Nitroso Folic acid used for?

N-Nitroso Folic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Folic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Nitroso Folic acid can I order?

We supply N-Nitroso Folic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Nitroso Folic acid?

Yes. Every lot of N-Nitroso Folic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Nitroso Folic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export N-Nitroso Folic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.