Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine (CAS 65-23-6), also known as Pyridoxol, is the stable, commercially dominant form of Vitamin B6. Also marketed as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.

Where is Vitamin B6 Pyridoxine used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: active ingredient in B6 tablets and injectables
• Combination vitamin preparations: deficiency treatment and prophylaxis
• Nutritional supplements and functional foods: multivitamin blends and fortified cereals
• Infant formula and sports nutrition: declared B6 label claims
• Cosmetic formulators use it in scalp treatments and anti-hair loss serums where B6 activity supports keratinocyte function.
• It serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate.

Good to know: The hydrochloride salt form is preferred for improved stability and water solubility in finished dosage forms.

Commercial specifications

• Fine particle specifications offered for direct compression
• Bulk quantities available for industrial-scale manufacturing