Appearance
Dark red crystalline powder
Description
A lack of methylcobalamin can lead to megaloblastic anemia and subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord.
Function
This vitamer is one of two active coenzymes used by vitamin B12-dependent enzymes and is the specific vitamin B12 form used by 5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase (MTR), also known as methionine synthase.
Synonyms
Methylcobalamin; MeCbl; Algobaz; methyl-b12; Vitamin B12; Hitocobamin-M
Storage
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Packages
- 5 Gram Poly Bag
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 2000 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Vitamins
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: >190øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 1344.38 g/mol