Folic acid

حمض الفوليك

KindAPI
ClassHematinic — B-vitamin (Vitamin B9)
SynonymsVitamin B9, Pteroylglutamic acid, Folacin
Common uses / formsTablet, capsule, combination hematinic/prenatal products, injectable
PropertiesYellow-orange powder; poorly soluble in water, soluble in dilute alkali; low-dose potent micronutrient; light-sensitive
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesLight-sensitive; low dose — needs geometric dilution for content uniformity
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Folic acid — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-folic-acid.html