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Cyanocobalamin

What is Cyanocobalamin?

Cyanocobalamin also known as Cyanobalamin or Cyanocobalamine is a synthetic vitamer (A vitamer is a single chemical from a group of chemicals that make up a vitamin.) of the B12 vitamin family. Cyanocobalamin has been used to treat vitamin deficiencies. [1]

How is Cyanocobalamin made?

Microbial fermentation yields adenosylcobalamin, which is then converted to cyanocobalamin by addition of potassium cyanide or thiocyanate in the presence of sodium nitrite and heat. [1]



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Products containing Cyanocobalamin


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Source(s) Derived From

 Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. Methylcobalamin vs. Cyanocobalamin - Healthline
  2. Vitamin B12 - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Cyanobalamin
Cyanocobalamine
Cyanocobalimin

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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