Mecobalamin

Mecobalamin (CAS 13422-55-4) is the methylated, bioactive form of vitamin B12, also known as MeCbl, methyl-B12, or under trade names such as Benexol and Algobaz. It carries no assigned E-code. Unlike cyanocobalamin, it is the coenzyme form directly utilised in cellular methylation reactions without prior metabolic conversion.

In personal care formulations, mecobalamin functions as a skin conditioner and protectant by supporting cellular repair pathways and neutralising oxidative stress at the tissue level. In pharmaceutical applications, it serves as an active ingredient in neurological and haematological preparations, where its role in methyl group transfer underpins nerve regeneration and red blood cell synthesis.

Mecobalamin is supplied as a dark red crystalline powder meeting pharmaceutical-grade specifications aligned with Ph.Eur. and USP monograph standards. It falls under HS code 29362600 and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the EU. Packaging is typically provided in light-protected, moisture-controlled containers to preserve stability.