Cyanocobalamin

Synethetic Cyanide-based B12

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Component Compounds

Cobalt (CID 104730)¹
Hydrogen Cyanide (CID 768)¹
CID 16212802¹

Cobalt

CID 104730¹

Hydrogen Cyanide

“Hydrogen Cyanide is a highly toxic conjugate acid of a cyanide that is used as a chemical weapon agent. It is characterized as a colorless gas or liquid with a strong pungent odor that causes irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract, as well as toxic systemic effects.”²

CID 16212802

PubChem. Cyanocobalamin (B12), Analytical Standard.; 2024. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cyanocobalamin-_B12_-analytical-standard

PubChem. Hydrogen Cyanide CID 768. PubChem; 2024. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hydrogen-Cyanide

Citation

For attribution, please cite this work as:

Yomogida N, Kerstein C. Cyanocobalamin. https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Vitamins/B vitamins/Vitamin B12/cyanocobalamin.html