Cyanocobalamin

Synonyms: Cyano-5, 6-dimethylbenzimidazole-cobalamin; Vitamin B12

Molecular formula: C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular weight: 1355.38
Assay: 96.0%-100.5%

Quality Standards: USP30
Cyanocobalamin contains not less than 96.0 percent and not more than 100.5 percent of C63H88CoN14O14P, calculated on the dried basis.

Characteristic: Dark red crystal or crystalline powder.
Melting point: >300°C
Water solubility: Dissolved in water and alcohol, do not dissolve in acetone, chloroform and ether.

Function and Usage: Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin B12. Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in fish, seafood, milk, egg yolk and fermented cheeses. Vitamin B12 is essential to the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body and for the normal metabolism of fats and carbohydrates in the body. Lack of vitamin B12 can result in anemia, stomach problems, and nerve damage. Cyanocobalamin treats or prevents vitamin B12 deficiency and a resulting type of anemia, called pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia occurs in patients who do not have enough vitamin B12 in their diet (e.g., strict vegetarians) or who cannot adequately absorb the vitamin due to a defect or disease of the stomach or intestines.