Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient used by the body to produce red blood cells, support nervous system function, and synthesize DNA. It is mainly used to treat and prevent deficiencies, which can cause fatigue, anemia, and neurological issues. It is found in animal products and supplements. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Vitamins. Its therapeutic use is listed as nutritional supplements. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a biotechnology source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Coobalamed, Cynobal, Mecobalamin and Cyanocobalamin. Its PubChem CID is 165339223.
Vitamin B12
| CAS No | 68-19-9 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C63H88CoN14O14P |
| Molecular Weight | 1355.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | cobalt(3+);[(2R,3S,5S)-5-(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl] [(2R)-1-[3-[(1R,2R,3R,4Z,7S,9Z,12S,13S,14Z,17S,18S,19R)-2,13,18-tris(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-7,12,17-tris(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-3,5,8,8,13,15,18,19-octamethyl-2,7,12,17-tetrahydro-1H-corrin-21-id-3-yl]propanoylamino]propan-2-yl] phosphate;cyanide |
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Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient used by the body to produce red blood cells, support nervous system function, and synthesize DNA. It is mainly used to treat and prevent deficiencies, which can cause fatigue, anemia, and neurological issues.
The listed CAS number is 68-19-9.
The listed molecular formula is C63H88CoN14O14P.
The listed molecular weight is 1355.4 g/mol.
cobalt(3+);[(2R,3S,5S)-5-(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl] [(2R)-1-[3-[(1R,2R,3R,4Z,7S,9Z,12S,13S,14Z,17S,18S,19R)-2,13,18-tris(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-7,12,17-tris(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-3,5,8,8,13,15,18,19-octamethyl-2,7,12,17-tetrahydro-1H-corrin-21-id-3-yl]propanoylamino]propan-2-yl] phosphate;cyanide.
The source lists Coobalamed, Cynobal, Mecobalamin and Cyanocobalamin.