Factory Supply High Purity Vitamin B12 Mecobalamine 99% Powder
Product Description
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a polycyclic compound containing cobalt trivalent, Vitamin B12 is a red crystalline powder, odorless and tasteless, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in acetone.
It is most stable under weak acid pH 4.5 ~ 5.0
Mecobalamin is an active form of vitamin B12, also known as methylcobalamin. It is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for human health. Methylcobalamin mainly plays a role in promoting nervous system health, cell metabolism and red blood cell formation in the human body.
The main sources of methylcobalamin are animal foods such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products. Plant-based foods often contain less vitamin B12, so vegetarians or vegans may need to take vitamin B12 supplements to get adequate intake.
Certification of Analysis
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Items
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Specification
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Result
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Assay
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1.0%~1.3% by HPLC
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1.04%
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Identification
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Complies
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Complies
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Physical & Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance
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Should be light red fine powder
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Light red fine powder
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Particle Size
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All through the 0.25mm standard screen
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All through
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Loss on drying
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≤2.0%
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0.4%
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As
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≤3.0ppm
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Complies
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Microbiological Characteristics
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Total Plate Count
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≤1000cfu/g
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Complies
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Molds and Yeasts
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≤100cfu/g
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Complies
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Complies
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Function
- Nervous system health: Methylcobalamin is essential for the normal function of the nervous system. It helps protect and repair nerve cells and helps prevent neurological diseases and neuropathy.
- Red blood cell formation: Methylcobalamin participates in the formation process of red blood cells, helping to prevent anemia and maintain blood health.
- Cell metabolism: Methylcobalamin plays an important role in cell metabolism and helps maintain the body’s normal functions and energy metabolism.
