Supplies

Vitamin B12

In stock

€15.00

UseResearch / laboratory use only

For in-vitro laboratory studies only. Bodily introduction into humans or animals is strictly forbidden. Read the research use policy.

← Back to Supplies

Research monograph

Vitamin B12

Description & mechanism

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential organometallic cofactor involved in one-carbon metabolism and the activity of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase. It is supplied here as a research reagent for cell-culture supplementation and biochemical assay work.

Applications in research

Cell-culture micronutrient-supplementation studies
One-carbon and methylation-metabolism assays
Methylmalonyl-CoA mutase and cofactor research

Specifications

Molecular weight1355.4 g/mol

CAS number68-19-9

Purity / qualityAnalytical data published per batch

FormLyophilized solid

Storage2–8 °C, desiccated, protected from light

Handling, reconstitution & storage

Reconstitute the lyophilized solid in sterile water or a suitable aqueous diluent to the desired working concentration; mix by gentle inversion and avoid repeated freeze-thaw. Aliquot into single-use volumes and store reconstituted material refrigerated at 2–8 °C.

Precautions & notes

For in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden. Handle as a bioactive substance using appropriate PPE and consult the safety data sheet.

This product is furnished for in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Bodily introduction of any kind into humans or animals is strictly forbidden.