Description

B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

Overview

B12, also known as cyanocobalamin, is a water-soluble cobalamin research compound supplied by Badger Compounds for laboratory use only. It is studied for its role as a cofactor in cellular biochemical processes within controlled laboratory and in vitro settings.

Cobalamins are among the most structurally complex small molecules in biology, built around a central cobalt ion held within a corrin ring. This distinctive architecture makes B12 a frequently referenced compound in enzymatic and methylation research.

Researchers incorporate B12 into cell and biochemical models examining methylation-related signaling, DNA-associated pathways, and mitochondrial enzymatic activity. Its well-documented chemistry supports reproducible experimental design.

Every lot of B12 from Badger Compounds is characterized to a purity of ≥99% (HPLC) and verified by independent third-party analytical testing, supporting consistent and reliable research conditions.

B12 Mechanism of Action (Research Context)

In published research models, B12 serves as an essential cofactor for two principal enzyme families. As methylcobalamin, it supports methionine synthase in methylation reactions, and as adenosylcobalamin it supports methylmalonyl-CoA mutase in mitochondrial metabolism.

Cyanocobalamin is a stable form that is converted within cellular systems to these active cofactor states. Researchers study these conversions and the downstream effects on one-carbon metabolism and cellular energy pathways. All described observations are confined to in vitro and research settings and do not represent clinical outcomes.

Product Specifications

• Form: Liquid
• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)
• Quantity: 10 mg per vial (single vial and 10-vial options)
• Molecular Weight: 1355.37 g/mol
• CAS Number: 68-19-9
• Molecular Formula: C63H88CoN14O14P
• Type: Water-soluble cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
• Solubility: Soluble in water for laboratory preparation
• Characterization: Identity and purity confirmed by HPLC and appropriate analytical methods
• Testing: Independent third-party analytical verification