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Vitamin B12

CAT: 0931-T1040-01Size: 200 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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CAS Number
68-19-9
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Metabolism
Purity
0.999
Bioactivity
Cyanocobalamin is a cobalt-containing coordination compound generated by intestinal microbes and a natural water-soluble vitamin of the B-complex family that must combine with Intrinsic Factor for absorption by the intestine. Cyanocobalamin is necessary for hematopoiesis, neural metabolism, DNA, and RNA production, and carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. B12 improves iron functions in the metabolic cycle and assists folic acid in choline synthesis. B12 metabolism is interconnected with that of folic acid. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) deficiency causes pernicious anemia, megaloblastic anemia, and neurologic lesions.
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Molecular Formula
C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Weight
1355.37
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C