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Folic Acid, Methotrexate, Pemetrexed
By: Natalie Korth
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Folic Acid This acid is essential for many bodily functions including:
DNA synthesis, repair, methylation Aiding in rapid cell division and growth Molecular Formula: C19H19N7O6 Molar Mass: g/mol Appearance: Yellow-orange crystal powder Melting Point: 250 oC
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Methotrexate Closely related to folic acid, is an "antifolate"
It is used in treatment of cancer, autoimmune disease’s, and for medical abortions. Molecular Formula: C20H22N8O5 Molar Mass: g/mol Melting Point: 195 oC
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Pemetrexed Less toxic, Chemotherapy drug chemically similar to Folic Acid Used in treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma, a type of tumor of the lining of the lung as well as small cell lung cancer. Molecular Formula: C20H21N5O6 Molar Mass: g/mol Melting Point: Unknown
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