Folic Acid Description
Folic acid, also known as Vitamin B9, is an essential food ingredient in our food supply. It is a water-soluble Vitamin, which is vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation. Folic Acid can be used as a health food additive to be added to infant milk powder.
Folic Acid Specifications
| ITEM |
STANDARD |
| Appearance |
Yellow or orange crystalline powder, almost odorless |
| IdentificationUltraviolet AbsorptionA256/A365 |
Between 2.80 and 3.00 |
| Water |
Not more than 8.5% |
| Chromatographic purity |
Not greater than 2.0 % |
| Organic volatile impurities |
Meet the requirements |
| Assay |
97.0~102.0% |
Folic Acid Application
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, which is a naturally occurring B vitamin. Folate helps make DNA and other genetic material. It is especially important in prenatal health.