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CYANOCOBALAMIN

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

CYANOCOBALAMIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 68-19-9
CAS 68-19-9PubChem CID 165339223

Vitamin B12

vitamin B12 is a metabolite found in or produced by Escherichia coli (strain K12, MG1655). E. coli Metabolome Database (ECMDB)

IUPAC name
cobalt(3+);[(2R,3S,5S)-5-(5,6-dimethylbenzimidazol-1-yl)-4-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-yl] [(2R)-1-[3-[(1R,2R,3R,4Z,7S,9Z,12S,13S,14Z,17S,18S,19R)-2,13,18-tris(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-7,12,17-tris(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-3,5,8,8,13,15,18,19-octamethyl-2,7,12,17-tetrahydro-1H-corrin-21-id-3-yl]propanoylamino]propan-2-yl] phosphate;cyanide
Molecular formula
C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular weight
1355.4 g/mol
Exact mass
1354.567399 Da
Topological polar surface area
476.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
9
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
21
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
13

Also known as

CoobalamedVitamin B 12CynobalB 12, VitaminVitamine B12vitamin B-12Distivit (B12 peptide)Factor II (vitamin B12)
11 more reported names
Vatimin B12B12, VitaminRefChem:901999CHEBI:176843Cobinamide, cyanide hydroxide, dihydrogen phosphateCobalamin (III)Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)MecobalaminAnacobinVitamin B12;CyanocobalaminV3378

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CYANOCOBALAMIN

INCI name

CYANOCOBALAMIN

INN name

cyanocobalamin

Ph. Eur. name

cyanocobalaminum

Description

Cyanocobalamin; Vitamine B12

Record provenance

Inventory reference
33091
Imported identity
CYANOCOBALAMIN
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How CYANOCOBALAMIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CYANOCOBALAMIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CYANOCOBALAMIN is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CYANOCOBALAMIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CYANOCOBALAMIN carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for CYANOCOBALAMIN

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CYANOCOBALAMIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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