Cyanocobalamin is a version of vitamin B12. Cyanocobalamin is used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia (when you have low levels of this vitamin in your body). Your body requires vitamin B12 to make red blood cells.
Overview
Product name : Cyanocobalamin
Synonym : Vitamin B12
CAS No. : 68-19-9
EC Number : 200-680-0
Molecular Formula : C63H88CoN14O14P
Category : food additive
Cyanocobalamin Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Dark red crystals or dark red crystalline powder |
| Identification A | UV : Absorption maximum at 278 ± 1nm, 361 ± 1nm and 550 ± 2nm. |
| A361nm / A278nm: 1.70 ~ 1.90 A361nm / A550nm: 6.15 ~ 3.45 | |
| Identification B | TLC: The principal spot in the chromatogram obtained with the best solution is similar in position, colour and size to the principal spot in the chromatogram obtained with reference solution. |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 10.00% |
| Assay | 97.00 ~ 102.00% |
| Total impurities | ≤ 3.00% |
| Acetone | ≤ 5000.00 PPM |
| The total aerobic microbial count | ≤ 1000.00 cfu/g |
| The total combined yeasts / mould count | ≤ 100.00 cfu/g |
Cyanocobalamin Use
Cyanocobalamin is a medication to manage and treat vitamin B12 deficiencies such as folic acid deficiency, pregnancy, thyroid problems, stomach and intestinal disorders, bleeding, liver or kidney disease, parasite infection, or cancer.
Packaging
1kg / Aluminum tin or carton
Storage
Keep in cool and dry place, store in sealed containers. Shelf life : Five years.
