Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Vitamin B12 (CAS: 68-19-9)?
Answer
Vitamin B12 (CAS: 68-19-9) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals to treat anemia and neurological conditions caused by deficiency. It's also a dietary supplement and added to fortified foods like cereals and plant-based milks. In industrial applications, it functions as a catalyst in chemical reactions. Research uses include studying metabolic processes and enzyme activity. Its role in maintaining healthy nerve cells and DNA synthesis makes it a key component in medical and nutritional contexts.
About
CAS No
68-19-9
English Name
Vitamin B12
Molecular Formula
C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Weight
1345.39 g/mol
SMILES
C12N3c4c([N]([Co+]567(N8C9=C(C%10=[N]5C(C(C%10(C)CC(N)=O)CCC(N)=O)=CC5=[N]6C(C(C5(C)C)CCC(N)=O)=C(C5=[N]7C(C(C5(C)CCC(=O)NCC(C)OP([O-])(=O)OC(C1O)C(CO)O2)CC(N)=O)C8(C(C9CCC(N)=O)(C)CC(N)=O)C)C)C)C#N)=C3)cc(c(C)c4)C
InChIKey
QXOMMGINPOYKPR-WYVZQNDMSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
