folic acid

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10728
Water-soluble B vitamin involved in breakdown of carbohydrates, releasing energy and promoting biosynthesis.
Note: Folic acid deficiency may lead to a range of serious abnormalities of the developing fetus, including neural tube defects.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 756 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'folic acid' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10728 RIS BibTex EndNote
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