Vitamin B9

GPTKB entity

Statements (44)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:administeredBy injection
oral tablet
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs folic acid
folate
gptkbp:approvedBy dietary supplementation
treatment of folate deficiency
gptkbp:ATCCode B03BB01
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from plants
microorganisms
gptkbp:CASNumber 59-30-3
gptkbp:category gptkb:drug
gptkb:coenzyme
nutritionist
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C19H19N7O6
gptkbp:contraindication untreated vitamin B12 deficiency
gptkbp:deficiencyCauses neural tube defects
megaloblastic anemia
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Lucy_Wills
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1931
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:foundIn citrus fruits
legumes
fortified cereals
leafy green vegetables
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vitamin B9
gptkbp:meltingPoint 250°C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 441.4 g/mol
gptkbp:notSynthesizedBy humans
gptkbp:partOf B vitamin complex
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory A (US)
gptkbp:recommendedDailyIntake 400 micrograms (adults)
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:requires cell division
DNA synthesis
red blood cell formation
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:UNII 935E97BOY8
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of anemia
prevention of birth defects
gptkbp:waterSoluble true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4