Molekula
VITAMIN B12
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell production, and neurological function. It is widely used in dietary supplements, fortified foods, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed formulations to prevent deficiencies and support metabolic health. Vitamin B12 (CAS 68-19-9) has the molecular formula C63H88CoN14O14P and a molecular weight of 1355.36 g/mol. It requires storage between 2–8°C and carries no hazard classification. Molekula supplies Vitamin B12 from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark red crystals or crystalline powder; no smelly, tasteless |
| Identification | Positiv, Sparingly soluble in water and ethanol, insoluble in acetone |
| Total plate count | ≤1000cfu/g |
| Acetone | ≤0.5% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤12% |
| Assay | 96% - 100.5% |
| Ratio absorbances | A361nm/A278nm:1.70~1.90, A361nm/A550nm:3.15~3.40 |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤100cfu/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90005680 |
| CAS Number | 68-19-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 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 |
| Molecular Formula | C63H88CoN14O14P |
| Molecular Weight | 1355.36 |
| Exact Mass | 1354.5674 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C=N2)[C@@H]3C([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)OP(=O)([O-])O[C@H](C)CNC(=O)CC[C@@]\4([C@H]([C@@H]5[C@]6([C@@]([C@@H](C(=N6)/C(=C\7/[C@@]([C@@H](C(=N7)/C=C\8/C([C@@H](C(=N8)/C(=C4\[N-]5)/C)CCC(=O)N)(C)C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)/C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)C)CC(=O)N)C)O.[C-]#N.[Co+3] |
| InChIKey | FDJOLVPMNUYSCM-SYUKHSAKSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C62H90N13O14P.CN.Co/c1-29-20-39-40(21-30(29)2)75(28-70-39)57-52(84)53(41(27-76)87-57)89-90(85,86)88-31(3)26-69-49(83)18-19-59(8)37(22-46(66)80)56-62(11)61(10,25-48(68)82)36(14-17-45(65)79)51(74-62)33(5)55-60(9,24-47(67)81)34(12-15-43(63)77)38(71-55)23-42-58(6,7)35(13-16-44(64)78)50(72-42)32(4)54(59)73-56;1-2;/h20-21,23,28,31,34-37,41,52-53,56-57,76,84H,12-19,22,24-27H2,1-11H3,(H15,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,71,72,73,74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,85,86);;/q;-1;+3/p-2/t31-,34-,35-,36-,37+,41-,52?,53-,56-,57+,59-,60+,61+,62+;;/m1../s1 |
| PubChem CID | 165339223 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2936260000 |
| Tariff Code | 2936260000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- B 12, Vitamin
- Cobalamin (III)
- Cobinamide, cyanide hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate
- Coobalamed
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Cynobal
- Distivit (B12 peptide)
- Factor II (vitamin B12)
- Vatimin B12
- Vitamine B12
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitamin B12 used for in industrial or laboratory applications?
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) is primarily used as a nutritional supplement in animal feed, pharmaceutical formulations, and as a cofactor in biochemical research for enzyme reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Vitamin B12?
The chemical formula is **C₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P**, and the molecular weight is **1,355.36 g/mol**.
How should Vitamin B12 be stored to maintain stability?
Store Vitamin B12 at **2–8°C** in a dry, light-resistant container to prevent degradation.
What grades of Vitamin B12 does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **pharmaceutical-grade (USP/EP/BP)** and **food-grade (FDA-compliant)** Vitamin B12.
Can Molekula supply Vitamin B12 in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options (e.g., 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg) for both pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.
What documentation is provided with a Vitamin B12 order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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