I. Physical and Chemical Properties
Chemical name: N-[4-[(2-amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-6-pteridinyl)methylamino]benzoyl]-L-glutamic acid; molecular formula: C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆, molecular weight: 441.40, CAS No.: 59-30-3. This product is a yellow to orange-yellow crystal or crystalline powder. It darkens at approximately 250°C and carbonizes without melting. Soluble in hot dilute hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid, slightly soluble in acetic acid, phenol pyridine, alkali hydroxide and carbonate solutions, very slightly soluble in methanol, insoluble in ethanol and butanol, insoluble in ether, acetone, chloroform, and benzene.
II. Quality Specifications
• Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
• Content (calculated as C₁₉H₁₉N₇O₆, dry basis):96.0–102%
• Specifications: EP/BP/USP/JP/CP/FCC
III. Applications
Widely used in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and feed additives.
IV. Packaging Specifications
25kg fiber drum.

