Cobalamin

Cobalamin (CAS 13408-78-1), also referenced commercially as Cbl, is the parent form of the vitamin B12 family of compounds. It functions as a biologically active cofactor essential to the production of nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical dosage forms.

The material is used extensively in fortified food and feed products across multiple regulated industries. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it is incorporated into injectable preparations, oral tablets, and sublingual formulations targeting deficiency treatment.

Food and beverage producers use it to fortify products such as plant-based milks, breakfast cereals, and functional beverages. This is particularly important where dietary B12 intake is a specific formulation requirement for the end consumer.

In animal nutrition, it is added to premixes and compound feed to support metabolic function in livestock and poultry. In these applications, a deficiency directly impacts production performance and overall animal health outcomes.

Nutraceutical formulators also incorporate it into multivitamin blends and specialty dietary supplements. These products often target vegan and vegetarian consumer segments who require reliable external sources of this essential vitamin.

The product is supplied as a fine crystalline powder, typically in cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin forms depending on the application. Standard grades include USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. for high-purity requirements.

Food-grade specifications are also available for fortification use in various commercial sectors. Bulk supply is offered in quantities ranging from small technical lots to commercial-scale packaging to meet production demands.