Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Description

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is a high-quality food-grade ingredient essential for various biochemical processes. Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin and a member of the B-vitamins group. It is crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous and immune systems, red blood cell formation, and RNA and DNA synthesis. Known for its stability and efficacy, this form of Vitamin B12 is widely utilized in the food and beverage industry to fortify products and enhance nutritional value.

Specification:
Identification A:
UV: The absorption spectrum exhibits maxima at 278±1nm, 361±1nm, and 550±2nm.
A361/A278nm: 1.70-1.90
A361/A550nm: 3.15-3.4
Identification B: 
Cobalt: Meets USP requirements
Identification C: 
HPLC: The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution corresponds to that of the standard solution.
Appearance: Dark red crystals or amorphous or crystalline red powder
Assay: 97.0% - 102.0% 
Loss on drying: 10.0% max. 
Acetone: 5,000ppm max. 
Related substances
-Total impurities: 3.0% max. 
-7β, 8β-Lactocyanocobalamin: 1.0% max. 
-34-Methylcyanocobalamin: 2.0% max. 
-8-Epi-cyanocobalamin: 1.0% max. 
-Any other unidentified impurity and 50-Carboxycyanocobalamin, 32--Carboxycyanocobalamin: 0.5% max. 

Application:
1) Used in food and beverage fortification to enhance nutritional content.
2) Incorporated into dietary supplements and multivitamin formulations.
3) Added to energy drinks and health beverages for nutritional support.
4) Utilized in functional foods and health products.
5) Employed in pharmaceutical preparations for Vitamin B12 deficiency treatment