Comprehensive Overview: Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) for Feed and Pharma

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital B-complex vitamin supplied here as a high-quality folic acid powder suitable for both nutrition and pharmaceutical applications. Chemically referred to as pteroylglutamic acid and pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, it is closely related to naturally occurring folate and has historically been called folacin. Our material appears as a yellow crystalline powder to orange-yellow crystalline powder, offering excellent dispersibility for premix and formulation use. Identity and traceability are ensured by CAS 59-30-3, EINECS 200-419-0, and the molecular formula C19H19N7O6, making the product easy to specify in technical dossiers.

Product Identity and Synonyms

• Names: folic acid, vitamin B9, pteroylglutamic acid, pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, folate, folacin
• Identifiers: CAS 59-30-3; EINECS 200-419-0
• Chemistry: molecular formula C19H19N7O6; crystalline, light-sensitive compound
• Appearance: Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder with consistent particle characteristics

Grades and Intended Use

We supply both pharmaceutical grade folic acid and feed grade folic acid. The pharma option suits API folic acid needs, fortified foods, and dietary formulations. The feed option is designed as a dependable folic acid feed additive and vitamin B9 feed additive for diversified species. In animal nutrition, animal nutrition folic acid supports one-carbon metabolism, cell division, and hematopoiesis. It is widely deployed as poultry feed folic acid, swine feed folic acid, and aquaculture feed folic acid to enhance performance indexes.

When used as growth promoter folic acid, nutritionists observe improved weight gain and feed efficiency when combined with balanced B-complex inputs. As fertility enhancer folic acid, it helps maintain proper embryonic development; in breeding operations it serves as reproduction support folic acid. Its role as immune support folic acid further contributes to health resilience. Across all categories, appropriate inclusion levels help prevent folate deficiency and its associated disorders.

Quality Specifications

Our material is a high purity folic acid with reliable lot-to-lot consistency. Typical specification highlights include:

• Folic acid 97% purity for robust formulation flexibility
• Assay (on dry basis): ≥ 97% with validated methods
• Loss on Drying: ≤ 8.5% to maintain stability during processing
• Heavy Metals (Pb): ≤ 10 ppm
• Arsenic (As): ≤ 2 ppm
• Identification: Positive by standard pharmacopeial testing

To align with buyer specifications, we also state the following in standard analytical certificates: assay >= 97%, loss on drying <= 8.5%, heavy metals <= 10 ppm, and arsenic <= 2 ppm.

Testing Items and Standards

Testing Item	Standard
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow powder
Assay (on dry basis)	≥ 97%
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.5%
Heavy Metals (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2 ppm
Identification	Positive

Appearance and Handling Characteristics

The ingredient is a free-flowing yellow crystalline powder that may present as an orange-yellow crystalline powder depending on lot and particle geometry. This quality folic acid powder disperses well in premix systems, improving uniformity in premix nutrition folic acid applications. Typical uses include animal feed vitamin B9 enrichment and feed premix vitamin blends where stability and homogeneity are essential.

Packaging, Shelf Life, and Storage

• Standard pack: folic acid 25kg drum (fiber drums with inner liner)
• Customization: customized packaging folic acid available upon request for special line requirements
• Shelf Life: shelf life 24 months in original, unopened packaging
• Storage: cool dry storage folic acid with light protected storage folic acid; keep containers tightly sealed

Supply Options and Purchasing

We support both bulk folic acid and wholesale folic acid orders, serving as a dependable folic acid supplier to premixers, integrators, and formulators. With robust QA/QC, we are also a quality-driven folic acid manufacturer for API folic acid needs. Contact us to buy folic acid with documentation aligned to regulatory frameworks. Our portfolio complements vitamin B9 supplement lines and broader livestock vitamin supplement programs.

Applications Across Species

In feed, our folate source supports efficient metabolism and hematological function. Use cases include breeder programs requiring reproduction support folic acid, starter diets that benefit from growth promoter folic acid, and health-focused formulations leveraging immune support folic acid. For premix houses, premix nutrition folic acid integrates seamlessly with other B-vitamins in animal feed vitamin B9 complexes for poultry feed folic acid, swine feed folic acid, and aquaculture feed folic acid products.

Related Ingredients and Synergies

Optimize formulations with complementary micro-ingredients, enzymes, and amino acids:

• Calcium pantothenate for premix
• Niacinamide source
• Pyridoxine for feeds
• Thiamine nitrate additive
• Menadione bisulfite
• DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
• Phytase enzyme
• Protease preparation
• Xylanase concentrate
• Valine amino acid
• Isoleucine ingredient
• Threonine supplement
• Tryptophan for livestock
• Methionine DL grade
• Lysine sulfate 70%
• Lysine HCl granule
• Copper sulfate feed grade
• Zinc oxide source
• Manganese sulfate monohydrate
• Steviol glycosides sweetener

Why Choose This Product

Customers value our high purity folic acid for its consistency, technical documentation, and flexible packaging. Whether you need pharmaceutical grade folic acid suitable for API folic acid workflows or feed grade folic acid tailored to feed premix vitamin production, we ensure compliance, traceability, and performance. We are positioned to support routine replenishment and scale-up orders of bulk folic acid with on-time delivery and reliable after-sales service.