Introduction:
Cobamamide is one of the active forms of vitamin B12 that is also known as adenosylcobalamin or dibencozide. This drug is available as a nutritional supplement to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is a collective term for these variously substituted corrinoids.
Identification
Name |
Cobamamide |
Synonyms |
Adenosyl cobalamine; 5'-Deoxyadenosylcobalamin |
Molecular Formula |
C72H100CoN18O17P |
Molecular Weight |
1579.58 |
CAS NO. |
13870-90-1 |
EINECS |
237-627-6 |
Introduction:
Cobamamide is one of the active forms of vitamin B12 that is also known as adenosylcobalamin or dibencozide. This drug is available as a nutritional supplement to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is a collective term for these variously substituted corrinoids.
Identification
Name |
Cobamamide |
Synonyms |
Adenosyl cobalamine; 5'-Deoxyadenosylcobalamin |
Molecular Formula |
C72H100CoN18O17P |
Molecular Weight |
1579.58 |
CAS NO. |
13870-90-1 |
EINECS |
237-627-6 |
Function:
Cobamamide is essential to the development of healthy blood cells, nerve cells, and proteins in the body and for the normal metabolism of fats and carbohydrates in the body. Lack of vitamin B12 can result in anemia, stomach problems,and nerve damage.
Vitamin B12 Series
Name |
CAS |
Cyanocobalamin |
68-19-9 |
Mecobalamin |
13422-55-4 |
Cobamamide |
13870-90-1 |
Hydroxocobalamin |
13422-51-0 |
Hydroxocobalamin Chloride |
59461-30-2 |
Hydroxocobalamin Acetate |
22465-48-1 |
Hydroxocobalamin sulphate |
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