Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) (Vitamin B12)

Prototype of the family of naturally occurring cobalt coordination compounds knows as corrinoids. Analogs of vitamin B12 which differ only in the beta-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-alpha-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, Appearance: Dark red crystalline powder, Purity: >97%, Identification: Conforms to USP reference, Loss on Drying: <10%, Residual Solvents (Acetone): <0.5%, Psuedo Cyanocobalamin: Conforms to USP, Total Plate Count: <800cfu/g , Yeast and Mold: <80cfu/g , E. coli: Negative, Meets or exceeds USP specifications , Important Note:, This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.