Technical Data

015857
CAS Number
13422-55-4
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C63H91CoN13O14P
Molecular Weight
1344.38
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Mecobalamin
Methyl-5,6-dimethylbenzimidazolylcobalamin; Methyl Vitamin B12; MeCbl; Algobaz; Hitocobamin-M; Methycobal; Methylcobaz;

One of the biologically active forms of vitamin B12; differing only by the substitution of a methyl for the cyano group. Coenzyme required in the biosynthesis of methionine. Vitamin (hematopoietic).

Melting Point
As Reported
Solubility
As Reported
Atmosphere
Inert Gas
Method for Determining Identity
Proton NMR (D2O) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric analysis
TLC Conditions
As Reported
Elemental Analysis
As Reported
Water Content
As Reported
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Store under inert atmosphere. Light and moisture sensitive
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards:  All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
Purity
~90%
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Kisliuk, R.L., Biochem. J., 75, 467 (1960). 2. Guest, J.R., et al.: Nature, 195, 340 (1962). 3. Dolphin, D., et al.: Methods Enzymol., 18, 34 (1971). 4. Beck, W.S., et al.: Am. J. Hematol., 34, 83 (1990),
USBio References
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