Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Type: Vitamins
CAS No: 68-19-9
Qty in 20' FCL: 10MT
Min. Order: 200KG
QC: Haccp, Kosher, Halal, ISO
| Name | Cyanocobalamin( Vitamin B 12) |
| CAS No. | 58-56-0 |
| Chemical Formula | C62H89CoN13O15P·HCl |
| Specification | BP 98 / USP 24 |
| Packing | In 25 kg drums or cartons |
| Functional use | Nutrition enhancer |
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Dark red crystalline powder |
| Ratio absorbances A361/A278 A361/A550 | 1.70 - 1.90 3.15 - 3.40 |
| Identification | Positive |
| Related Substances | 3.0% max |
| Loss on drying | 12% max |
| Pseudo Cyanocobalamin | Complies |
| Assay(on dried basis) | 96.0 - 100.5% |
Introduction of Vitamin B12:
1. Vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamin is the only vitamin that will be absorbed with the help of intestinal secretions (endogenous gene).
2. This organic compound cannot be made by plants or animals as only bacteria have the enzymes required for its synthesis.
3. Vitamin B12 is an essential food ingredient in our food supply.
Main Functions of Vitamin B12:
1. It can accelerate the growth and mature of red blood cells, which can make the hematopoietic function of the body in a normal state and prevent pernicious anemia.
2. It exists in the form of coenzyme, which can increase of utilization of folic acid and promote the metabolism of fat and protein.
3. With the activation of amino acids, Vitamin B12 also can promote the biosynthesis of nucleic acid and protein. So it plays an important role in growth of infants and young children.
4. Participating in the formation of a lipoprotein in nerve tissue, Vitamin B12 is an indispensable vitamin to keep the function of nerve system.
