Hydroxocobalamin Acetate

Hydroxocobalamin Acetate (CAS 22465-48-1) is a naturally occurring form of Vitamin B12; a crystalline powder of approximately 1,388 g/mol.

Where is Hydroxocobalamin Acetate used?

• Pharmaceutical and API manufacturing: produced and tested to USP and Ph. Eur. standards for injectable preparations, parenteral formulations and prescription-grade supplements
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplements: Vitamin B12 with authorised EU health claims under Regulation (EC) No 432/2012
• Personal care and cosmetics: antioxidant and stabiliser in serums, ampoules and topical preparations
• It is compatible with aqueous systems for water-based cosmetic matrices.

Good to know: Hydroxocobalamin Acetate is not listed in Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC; verify regulatory suitability for finished supplement labelling with your compliance team. It is sparingly soluble in water, alcohol and methanol, a handling consideration for premix preparation and dissolution protocols.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 99% or above
• Pharmaceutical-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications
• Packaging: 1–5 kg units and 25 kg drums; custom pack sizes available
• Storage: sealed, away from moisture and light, at controlled low temperature