Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
Vitamin B12 Cobalamin
- CAS
- 13422-55-4
- EC
- 236-535-3
- Sectors
- Pharma & Healthcare, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin (CAS 13422-55-4) is a cobalt-containing cobalamin supplied as a dark red crystalline powder, used in dietary supplements and food fortification, in pharmaceutical preparations for pernicious anemia, in animal feed, and in biotechnology cell culture. Red crystals, soluble in water, essential for DNA synthesis.
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin is available from SoleChem as Pharma Grade material for customers in pharma and healthcare, nutraceuticals and supplements, and animal nutrition. It is packed in 25 kg drums with inner foil bags and should be stored in dark places.
SoleChem supplies this grade under ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018 for food and nutraceutical products, and GMP+ FSA for feed products, with deliveries to more than 40 countries. A certificate of analysis (COA) and safety data sheet (SDS) accompany every delivery. Request a bulk quote for the quantities and delivery schedule you need.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C63H91CoN13O14P |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 1344.38 g/mol |
| Appearance | Dark Red Crystalline Powder |
| Form | Solid |
| Color | Dark Red |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Melting point | 300-302 °C |
| Water solubility | Partially soluble in cold water, hot water. |
| HS code | 29362600 |
| Grades available | Pharma Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Applications by Industry
- Pharma & Healthcare
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin serves pharmaceutical formulators as a cobalamin ingredient for preparations addressing pernicious anemia, one of the established therapeutic uses of this vitamin.
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin is used by supplement formulators in energy-boost products and in food fortification blends, where it provides the cobalamin form of the vitamin.
- Animal Nutrition
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin is supplied into animal feed to support production, giving feed formulators a cobalamin source for their nutritional blends.
Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin
Applications
Used in supplements for energy boost; food fortification; pharmaceuticals for pernicious anemia; cosmetics for skin repair; animal feed for production; in biotechnology for cell culture.
Safety & Risks
Low toxicity; may cause itching or diarrhea in high doses. Irritates eyes; stable. Use PPE; no major risks but avoid in rare cobalt sensitivities.
Packaging
Packaged in 25kg drums with inner foil bags; store in dark places.