Description

Vitamin B6 CAS NO 12001-77-3 is a vital water-soluble vitamin, essential for numerous enzymatic reactions in protein, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism. Its significance lies in its role as a critical cofactor in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and hemoglobin, making it indispensable for neurological and hematological health. This high-purity compound is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food fortification industries, as well as in advanced research and development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in tablets, capsules, and injectables for treating vitamin B6 deficiency and related neurological conditions.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: A key component in multivitamin complexes, energy supplements, and specialized health products targeting metabolic support.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Added to cereals, nutritional bars, infant formula, and sports drinks to enhance nutritional value and comply with health standards.
• Animal Feed & Veterinary Products: Incorporated into premixes and medicated feeds to promote animal growth, health, and proper metabolic function.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare formulations for its potential benefits in maintaining skin health and barrier function.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Serves as a defined nutrient in cell culture media and as a standard in analytical laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vitamin B6
CAS No.	12001-77-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO3
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridoxine; Pyridoxol; Vitamin B6; Adermine; 3-Hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridine; 5-Hydroxy-6-methyl-3,4-pyridinedimethanol; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (salt form); Vitamin B6 Base
EINECS	234-425-8

Quality Control

Our Vitamin B6 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major international pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, and FCC, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, food, and supplement applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee purity, identity, and safety.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.5% - 101.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0% Any individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	+18.5° to +22.0° (in water)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.