CAS: 288315-09-3

Methylcobalamin is a vitamin that is essential for human health. It is the cofactor of methionine synthase in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine, which is important for the synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a universal methyl donor. Methylcobalamin has been shown to be effective in treating pernicious anaemia and other forms of vitamin B12 deficiency. The crystals of methylcobalamin are used in x-ray crystallography to study its molecular structure and understand its function as a coenzyme. Methylcobalamin has also been used to treat diseases in animals, such as diabetes mellitus and cataracts.

Methylcobalamin hydrate is a coenzyme required in the biosynthesis of methionine. Vitamin (hematopoietic). It acts as a histamine receptor, Alzheimer research.Methylcobalamin is also used in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It can be used to prevent or treat pathology arising from a lack of vitamin B12 such as pernicious anemia. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.