Prototype of the family of naturally occurring cobalt coordination compounds knows as corrinoids. Analogs of vitamin B12 which differ only in the β-ligand of the cobalt are termed cobalamins. Synthesized almost exclusively by bacteria. Dietary sources include fish, meat, liver, and dairy products; plants have little or no cobalamins. Converted by the body into its bioactive forms, methylcobalamin and cobamamide, which serve as enzyme cofactors. Severe deficiency may result in megaloblastic anemia and/or neurological impairment.

Synonyms:
5,6-Dimethyl-1-(3-O-phosphono-α-D-ribofuranosyl)-1H-benzimidazole Monoester Cobinamide Cyanide Inner Salt; 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazolyl Cyanocobamide; 5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazolyl-Co-cyanocobamide; Anacobin; Antipernicin; Apikobal; B-Twelve; B-Twelve Ora; Bedodeka; Bedoz; Behepan; Berubi; Berubigen; Dobetin; Docemine; Docibin; Poyamin; Rebramin; Redamina; Vitarubin; Vitral

CAS No:
68-19-9

Molecular Formula:
C63H88CoN14O14P

Molecular Weight:
1355.38

Purity:
≥97%

Appearance:
Dark red crystalline powder

Identification:
Conforms to USP reference

Loss on Drying:
≤10%

Residual Solvents (Acetone):
≤0.5%

Psuedo Cyanocobalamin:
Conforms to USP

Total Plate Count:
≤1000cfu/g

Yeast and Mold:
≤100cfu/g

E. coli:
Negative

Meets or exceeds USP specifications