Vitamin B12 Hydroxocobalamin
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
13422-51-0
EC
236-533-2
Vitamin B12 hydroxocobalamin is a red powder with formula C62H89CoN13O15P and molecular weight 1346.38 g/mol. Soluble in water, used as vitamin B12 form; more stable than cyanocobalamin.
Vitamin B12 Hydroxocobalamin
Used in injections for B12 deficiency; pharmaceuticals for cyanide poisoning antidote; supplements for better absorption; research for metabolism; animal health for anemia; in diagnostic kits.
Low toxicity; may cause allergic reactions or skin rashes. Irritates skin; stable. Use PPE; monitor for hypersensitivity symptoms in patients.
Supplied in 100g bottles with tamper-evident seals; store cool and dry per Sigma-Aldrich catalog.
