Y0002071

Calcium folinate for system suitability

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Manufacturer: Sigma Aldrich

CAS Number: 1492-18-8

Synonym(S): Folinic acid calcium salt hydrate, 5-Formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid calcium salt, 5-Formyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteroyl-L-glutamic acid calcium salt, 5-HCO-H4PteGlu, Calcium folinate, Citrovorum factor calcium salt, Leucovorin calcium salt

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10 MG Y0002071-10-MG In Stock ₹ 14,667.88

Y0002071 - 10 MG

₹ 14,667.88

In Stock

Quantity

1

Base Price: ₹ 14,667.88

GST (18%): ₹ 2,640.218

Total Price: ₹ 17,308.098

biological source

synthetic

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

Agency

EP

API family

folic acid

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitableliquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

Description

  • General description: Calcium folinate, the reduced form of folic acid, finds application in the treatment of methotrexate overdose and in high-dose methotrexate chemotherapy as a chemotherapy protective drug to bring down the latter′s toxicity. When combined with fluorouracil, it is reported to be effective in the management of bowel cancer wherein it acts by inhibiting thymidylate synthase and augmenting the effect of fluorouracil.[1]
  • Application: Calcium folinate for system suitability may be used as an EP reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by liquid chromatography.[2]
  • Packaging: The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.
  • Other Notes: Sales restrictions may apply.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Pictograms

GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H317,H319,H334,H335

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P264 - P280 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P342 + P311

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable