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Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, USP

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Synonym(s):

Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin), Cyanocobalamin

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CAS Number:
68-19-9
Molecular Weight:
1355.37
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Index Number:
200-680-0

Agency

BP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

500

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

form

solid

pH

6.0 (20 °C, 1 g/L in H2O)

mp

>300 °C

solubility

12 g/L

bulk density

450‑600 kg/m3

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharmaceutical
solid formulation

storage temp.

15-25°C

General description

We offer a range of high quality critical raw materials, solvents and reagents plus the documentation and expertise to meet stringent regulatory requirements. In addition to our comprehensive portfolio, we also offer custom manufacturing services to meet your exact needs. As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Emprove® Essential is suitable for pharmaceutical applications.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

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