EINECS: 216-082-8
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₁CaN₇O₇
Synonyms: Folinic acid Calcium salt; calcium folinate; Folinic acid calcium salt USP28; Calcium leucovorin; LeucovorinCalcium; CALCIUM FOLINATE(FOLINIC ACID)(RG); Folinic acid; Calcium Levofolinate; Leucovorin Calcium; calcium2-[4-[(2-amino-5-formyl-4-oxo-1,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridin-6-yl)methylamino]benzoyl] aminopentanedioate; L-Calcium Folinate
Appearance: yellow crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 511.5
Boiling Point: °Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 240-250
Storage Temperature: Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under an argon blanket. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). Store protected from light and air.
Solubility: Sparingly soluble in water
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures in tightly closed containers under an inert atmosphere.
Usage: An adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy involving the drug methotrexate.