Vitamin B₁₂

Vitamin B₁₂

Vitamin B₁₂ is a water-soluble vitamin containing a cobalt atom. In nature it occurs in several forms (cyanocobalamin, methylcobalamin, hydroxocobalamin).

Formula

It is essential for hematopoiesis, normal nervous system function, DNA synthesis and amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. Deficiency causes pernicious anemia, neurological disorders and fatigue.

C₆₃H₈₈CoN₁₄O₁₄P

Application

preparations for treatment of anemia, nervous system diseases, avitaminosis.