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