Vitamin B12 is an important member of the water-soluble B vitamins (chemical formula C₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P), also known as cobalamin. It is the only vitamin containing a metallic element (cobalt). It is naturally found in animal foods, and its artificial synthesis and microbial fermentation processes are well-established. Its core functions are "participation in nucleic acid synthesis and maintenance of hematopoietic and nerve function," and it has wide applications in food and other fields, making it an essential nutrient for the human body.
Chemical Composition: The core active forms include methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin, and hydroxycobalamin. Commercial products mostly use cyanocobalamin (the most stable form) as the main form, which can be converted into the active form after entering the body. Commercial products typically have a purity ≥98% (food grade/pharmaceutical grade). Natural and synthetic products have the same chemical structure, differing only in their source.
Physical Properties: Cyanocobalamin is a deep red crystal or crystalline powder, odorless and tasteless;good thermal stability at normal processing temperatures; sensitive to light and oxygen, easily decomposes and becomes ineffective, requiring light-protected, sealed storage.
Chemical Properties: Highly water-soluble; excess can be excreted in urine, and it does not easily accumulate in the body; stable in acidic environments, easily decomposes in alkaline environments; highly synergistic with folic acid, vitamin B6, iron, etc., participating in nucleic acid synthesis and erythrocyte production, with no significant chemical incompatibilities, suitable for various product systems.
| Product Name | Vitamin B12 |
| CAS | 13408-78-1 |
| Type | Food Flavors |
| Brand Name | BAISIFU |
| Appearance | Power |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| MOQ | 5KG |
| Origan | Shaanxi,China |
| Purity | 99% |
| Packing | Foil bag,Bottled,Drum,Carton,Container |
| Storage | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Food Industry
Fortified Foods: Used in infant formula, children's growth milk powder, school meals, elderly foods, sports foods, etc., to enhance nutrient content, fill nutritional gaps in natural foods, and support growth, development, and health maintenance.
Regular Foods: Added to bread, biscuits, pastries, beverages, condiments, etc., to improve product nutritional value without affecting taste or shelf life, aligning with the trend of healthy food consumption.
Daily Chemicals Industry
Skincare Products: Added to face creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, etc., to participate in skin keratin metabolism and hair follicle health maintenance, helping to improve seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss problems, suitable for oily skin, problem skin, and damaged hair care.
Oral Care: Used in toothpaste, mouthwash, etc., to help relieve angular cheilitis, oral mucosal inflammation, and improve oral health.
Irreplaceable physiological function, highly targeted: As a key coenzyme in nucleic acid synthesis and homocysteine metabolism, it promotes red blood cell maturation and prevents megaloblastic anemia; simultaneously, it maintains the health of the nervous system, protects the integrity of the myelin sheath, and avoids abnormal nerve conduction, making it crucial for hematopoiesis and nerve function.
Naturally safe and highly tolerable: Naturally found in animal-based foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy products, it is often deficient in vegetarians; its artificial synthesis and microbial fermentation processes are mature, resulting in high product purity and few impurities; it is non-toxic when used within the prescribed dosage, with only a very small number of individuals potentially experiencing mild allergic reactions, making daily use extremely risky.
Water-soluble and easily absorbed, suitable for a wide range of populations: Its water-soluble properties make it easily digested and absorbed by the body, unaffected by fat metabolism, suitable for various populations including infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and vegetarians; it is resistant to processing and easy to combine, working synergistically with folic acid, B vitamins, iron, etc., to enhance the nutritional supplementation effect.