Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin (CAS 68-19-9), commonly known as Vitamin B12, is the synthetic, stable form of cobalamin used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing.

Where is Vitamin B12 Cyanocobalamin used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: active ingredient in injectable formulations, oral tablets, and sublingual preparations
• Food and beverage: fortification of plant-based milks, breakfast cereals, and nutritional supplements
• Clinical nutrition: incorporated into enteral and parenteral nutrition products
• Cosmetics: added to serums and hair care products for scalp health and skin radiance claims
• It functions as a bioactive nutrient supplement.

Good to know: Precise dosing and stability under various processing conditions are critical for specialized medical applications.

Commercial specifications

• Fine crystalline powder, typically in diluted trituration blends at concentrations of 0.1% or 1%
• Blends use carriers such as mannitol or starch, allowing accurate dosing at low inclusion rates
• Pure form available for specialized applications requiring high potency and minimal additives
• Grades include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and FCC specifications