Other Names
Vitamin B12

Description
The antipernicious anemia vitamin. All vitamin B12 compounds contain the cobalt atom in its trivalent state. There are at least three active forms: cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalmin, nitrocobalamin. Vitamin B12 is a component of a coenzyme which takes part in the shift of carboxyl groups within molecules. As such it has an influence on nucleic acid synthesis, fat metabolism, conversion of carbohydrate to fat, and metabolism of glycine, serine, methionine and chorine.

Properties
- insoluble in acetone and ether.
- soluble in alcohol
- odorless and tasteless. Slightly soluble in water
- Dark red crystals or red powder. Very hygroscopic

Directions for use
Medicine (blood and nerve treatment), nutrition, animal feed supplements.

Hazard Warning
See MSDS

Dosage
None

Packaging
100 gram packet