Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Cobamamide (CAS: 13870-90-1)?
Answer
Cobamamide is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 240.27 g/mol. It is practically insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol. Cobamamide is relatively stable under normal conditions but can react with strong acids or bases. Its chemical properties include its ability to form complexes with cobalt ions.
About
CAS No
13870-90-1
English Name
Cobamamide
Molecular Formula
C72H100CoN18O17P
Molecular Weight
1579.6 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C=N2)C3C(C(C(O3)CO)OP(=O)([O-])OC(C)CNC(=O)CCC4(C(C5C6(C(C(C(=N6)C(=C7C(C(C(=N7)C=C8C(C(C(=N8)C(=C4[N-]5)C)CCC(=O)N)(C)C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)C)CC(=O)N)C)O.[CH2-]C1C(C(C(O1)N2C=NC3=C(N=CN=C32)N)O)O.[Co+3]
InChIKey
OAJLVMGLJZXSGX-SLAFOUTOSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
