A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast, green leaves, and grasses (POACEAE). Folic acid is used in the treatment and prevention of folate deficiencies and megaloblastic anemia.

Synonyms: Folvite, 78168-16-8, Pteroylglutamic Acid, B9, Vitamin, Folic Acid, (D)-Isomer, Folate, 36653-55-1, Folic Acid, Monosodium Salt, Folacin, Vitamin M, Folic Acid, L-Glutamic acid, N-(4-(((2-amino-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-6-pteridinyl)methyl)amino)benzoyl)-, Folic Acid, Monopotassium Salt, 9P9W8GGU78, 65165-91-5, 65165-92-6, 935E97BOY8, Folic Acid, Calcium Salt (1:1), 60672-17-5, 21179-34-0, Folic Acid, Potassium Salt, 0, Folic Acid, Sodium Salt, Vitamin B9, Folic Acid, (DL)-Isomer