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| Product Name: | Vitamin B12 | Other Name: | Vitamin B12;Anacobin;Betalin 12;Betaline 12;Byladoce;Cobalin;Cotel;Covit;Crystamin;Cyano-B12;Cyanocobalamin;Cyanocobalamine;Cycolamin;Cykobeminet;Cytacon;Cytamen;Cytobion;5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazolyl cyanocobamide;Dobetin;Docemine;Docibin;Docigram;Dodecabee;Dodecavite;Dodex;Ducobee;Duodecibin;Embiol;Emociclina;Eritrone;Erycytol;Erythrotin;Euhaemon;Extrinsic factor;Fresmin;Hemo-b-doze;Hemomin;Hepagon;Hepavis;Hepcovite;Lactobacillus lactis dorner factor;LLD factor;Macrabin;Megalovel;Milbedoce;Nagravon;Normocytin;Pernaemon;Pernaevit;Pernipuron;Plecyamin;Poyamin;Rebramin;Redamina;Redisol;Rhodacryst;Rubesol;Rubramin;Rubripca;Rubrocitol;Sytobex;B-Twelve;B-Twelve Ora;Vibalt;Vibisone;Virubra;Vitarubin;Vita-rubra;Vitral;Cobalamin,cyanide;Cobalamin,cyano-;Cobamin;Cykobemin;Factor II (vitamin);Cobamide,α-5,6-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazolyl-,cyanide;1H-Benzimidazole,5,6-dimethyl-1-(3-O-phosphono-α-D-ribofuranosyl)-,monoester with cobinamide cyanide,inner salt;Cobamide,cyano-5,6-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazole-;Cyano-5,6-dimethylbenzimidazolylcobamide;5,6-Dimethylbenzimidazolyl-Co-cyanocobamide;Vitamin B12 preparation;Betolvex;Cobalamin,cyano-5,6-dimethylbenzimidazole-;CN-B12;Factor II;Depinar;Cobinamide,cyanide,dihydrogen phosphate (ester),inner salt,3′-ester with 5,6-dimethyl-1-α-D-ribofuranosyl-1H-benzimidazole;Hepavit;Docivit;Behepan;Bedoz;Berubigen;Antipernicin;Rubramin PC;Millevit;Berubi;8023-26-5;8039-03-0;11037-08-4;24436-34-8 |
| CAS No.: | 68-19-9 | Molecular Formula: | C63H88CoN14O14P |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=FDJOLVPMNUYSCM-SYUKHSAKSA-L | Molecular Weight: | 1355.37000 |
| Exact Mass: | 1354.57000 | EC Number: | 200-680-0 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID7044346 | Color/Form: | Dark red crystals or an amorphous or crystalline red powder|Dark-red crystals or red powder |
| HScode: | 2936260000 | Categories: | Vitamins and Minerals Medicines |
| PSA: | 479.70000 | XLogP3: | 6.57018 |
| Appearance: | red crystalline powder | Melting Point: | 300 °C”>>300 °C |
| Boiling Point: | 300 °C”>>300 °C | Flash Point: | 48.2 °F |
| Water Solubility: | Soluble | Storage Conditions: | 2-8ºC |
| Toxicity: | LD50 intravenous in mouse: 2gm/kg | Specific rotation: | SPECIFIC OPTICAL ROTATION: -59 + or – 9 DEG @ 23 °C 656 NM (DILUTE AQ SOLN) |
| Odor: | Odorless | Taste: | Tasteless |
| PH: | Commercially available cyanocobalamin for injection has a pH of 4.5-7 | Experimental Properties: | Hygroscopic; when exposed to air, may absorb about 12% water; darkens at 210-220 °C; not melted at 300 °C|All vitamin B12 compounds contain the cobalt atom in its trivalent state. There are at least three active forms: cyanobalamin, hydroxycyanobalamin; nitrocobalamin |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Hazard statement(s) |
none |
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| Prevention |
none |
| Response |
none |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.