Vitamins
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Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
CAS Number
58-56-0
EC Number
200-603-0
What is Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?
Pyridoxine hydrochloride (CAS 58-56-0), also called vitamin B6 hydrochloride, is the stable salt form of vitamin B6.
Where is Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride used?
- Pharmaceuticals: tablets, capsules and injectable solutions for B-vitamin deficiency
- Nutraceuticals: multivitamin blends, prenatal supplements and functional food fortification
- Cosmetics: scalp treatments, anti-hair loss serums and conditioning products
- Food: nutrient fortifier in breakfast cereals, infant formula and meal replacements
- It serves as a bioavailable B-vitamin source where precise, measurable dosing of B6 activity is needed.
Commercial specifications
- Bulk quantities standard; smaller quantities for R&D and quality control
Other Names (Synonyms)
Pyridoxine hydrochloride|vitamin B6 hydrochloride|pyridoxol hydrochloride|5-hydroxy-6-methyl-3,4-pyridinedimethanol hydrochloride|4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-pyridin-3-ol;hydrochloride|4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-pyridinol;hydrochloride|3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylol-alpha-picoline hydrochloride|2-methyl-4,5-dimethylol-pyridin-3-ol;hydrochloride|2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine hydrochloride
What are the physical properties of Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?
Melting Point 207 °C
Density 1.2784 (rough estimate)
Flash Point 9°C
Appearance Crystalline
Color White to almost white
Form Crystalline Powder
Water Solubility 0.1 g/mL (20 ºC)
Refractive Index 1.5800 (estimate)
Log P -1.098 (est)
How is Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive
Hazard Statements
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?
HS Code 29362500
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2