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.