Vitamin B12 is also called cobalamin, vitamin B12 in the nature is synthesized by microbial, higher plants and animals can not manufacture vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is the only Vitamin which can be absorbed only when it has the help of a kind of intestinal secretions (endogenous factors). The main physiological function of vitamin B12 is to participate in producing bone marrow red cells and prevent pernicious anemia and prevent brain nerve from damage.
Physical and chemicals properties:
Characteristics: Light red powder
Smell:Odourless
PH: 4-7
Specific temperatures for changing of form
-boiling point: not available
-melting point: not difined,
-decomposition
Inflammation/explosing conditions:
Density:not defined
Solubility: Soluble in water,ethanol; insoluble in chloroform, acetone and ether
Any other safety precautions for the use of the product
Stability and reactivity:
Stability: Material is stable form a safety point of view.
Dangerous reactions: None
Dangerous conditions of use: None
Storage and packing:
Keep in an airtight container and protected light,keep in a dry and cool place.
Contaminated packings: In accordance with local and national regulations.
Transportation: Not regulated.
【Function:】
1. Promote the development and maturation of red blood cells , keep the hematopoietic function in a normal state, prevent pernicious anemia and maintain a healthy nervous system;
2. It exists in form of coenzyme, it can increase the utilization of folic acid to promote the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;
3. It has the function of activating amino acids and promoting the biosynthesis of nucleic acids, it can promote protein synthesis and growth, it has an important role on growth and development of infants and young children.
4. Metabolize fatty acids, properly use the fat, carbohydrates and protein in the body;
5. Eliminate irritability, enhance concentration, memory and balance;
6. It’s indispensable vitamins for keeping regular nervous system function, it participate in the formation a kind of lipoproteins in nerve tissue.
【Application:】
Medicine: To treat anemia , neuropathy;
Food Additives: It can be used as food coloring agents, especially for pregnant or sucking women;
Feed additives: to promote poultry , especially poult growth and development of young animals;
Commodity: cosmetics, soap, toothpaste, etc., it also can be used for deodorization of toilets, refrigerators and oral odor, eliminating the smell of sulfur and aldehydes.
