Description

Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic, water-soluble form of Vitamin B12, a vital nutrient essential for neurological function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. It is a critical ingredient in pharmaceutical formulations and nutritional supplements to prevent and treat B12 deficiency. This high-purity compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and animal feed industries for its stability and efficacy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: A key active ingredient in injectable solutions, tablets, and capsules for treating pernicious anemia and other B12 deficiency disorders.
• Dietary Supplements & Fortified Foods: Used in multivitamin complexes, energy supplements, and for fortifying breakfast cereals, plant-based milks, and nutritional beverages.
• Animal Nutrition & Feed Additives: Incorporated into premixes for poultry, swine, and aquaculture to support growth, metabolism, and overall animal health.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in specialized skincare products for its purported revitalizing and soothing properties.
• Clinical & Diagnostic Reagents: Serves as a standard or component in biochemical assays and diagnostic kits.
• Research & Development: Used as a biochemical reagent in life science research, including cell culture media and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyanocobalamin
CAS No.	38218-55-2
Molecular Formula	C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Weight	1355.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin B12; Vitamin B12a; Cyano-B12; α-(5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazolyl)cyanocobamide; Cyanocob(III)alamin; 5,6-Dimethyl-1-α-D-ribofuranosylbenzimidazole-cyanocobamide; Cobamin CN; B12 Vitamin; Antipernicious anemia factor
EINECS	253-868-0

Quality Control

Our Cyanocobalamin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. It is tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutritional applications, with potential alignment to USP, EP, and FCC monographs. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, ensuring full traceability and compliance for our global B2B clients.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red crystalline powder or fine crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on dried basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0 %
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-59° to -64° (in water)

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