Description
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) is part of a coenzyme needed for the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, and for the metabolism of carbohydrates. Vitamin B12 plays a role in the synthesis of myelin. The compound is also used as an antipernicious anemia factor.
Applications
A coenzyme for synthesis of nucleic acids and metabolism carbohydrates
Molecular Formula
C63H88CoN14O14P
Solubility
Soluble in water (50 mg/ml), DMSO (75 mg/ml at 25 °C), and ethanol (10 mg/ml at 25 °C). Insoluble in chloroform, and acetone.
Refractive Index
1.50 (Predicted)
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