| Bioactivity | Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12), a cobalamin, is a form of vitamin B12. |
| Invitro | Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) is a cobalamin, a form of vitamin B12. It differs from cyanocobalamin in that the cyanide is replaced by a methyl group. Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) features an octahedral cobalt(III) centre. Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) can be obtained as bright red crystals. From the perspective of coordination chemistry, Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) is notable as a rare example of a compound that contains metal-alkyl bonds. Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) is equivalent physiologically to vitamin B12, and can be used to prevent or treat pathology arising from a lack of vitamin B12 (vitamin B12 deficiency), such as pernicious anemia. Methylcobalamin (CH3-B12) is also used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. From Wikipedia. |
| Name | Methylcobalamin |
| CAS | 13422-55-4 |
| Formula | C63H91CoN13O14P |
| Molar Mass | 1344.38 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |