Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12

Other names: Cyanocobalamin
Chemical formula: C₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (1g/80mL), insoluble in organic solvents, decomposed in strong acids and alkalis
Stability: Stable to heat (sterilized at 120℃ for 20 minutes without damage), but easily inactivated by light, oxidants and reducing agents
Appreance: Dark red crystals or crystalline powder (aqueous solution is red)

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Vitamin B12 participates in key biochemical reactions as a coenzyme:

  • Hematopoietic function: promotes red blood cell maturation, deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia
  • Neuroprotection: Maintaining the integrity of myelin sheath structure, deficiency leads to subacute combined degeneration
  • Metabolic function: Participate in homocysteine metabolism and DNA synthesis
  • Clinical application: Treatment of pernicious anemia, peripheral neuropathy, prevention of megaloblastic anemia

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