Hydroxocobalamin
A form of vitamin B12 used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, and cyanide poisoning in emergency situations, where it rapidly binds cyanide in the bloodstream to form cyanocobalamin, which is safely excreted. It is administered by intramuscular injection for B12 deficiency and intravenously at higher doses for cyanide poisoning. Research has also explored its role in conditions associated with oxidative stress such as Alzheimer's disease and age-related macular degeneration.
Molekularmasse
1346,4000 g/mol
TPSA
453,00 Ų
Therapeutische Bereiche
Wirkmechanismus
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
2D-Struktur
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SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C=N2)[C@@H]3[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](O3)CO)OP(=O)([O-])O[C@H](C)CNC(=O)CC[C@@]\4([C@H]([C@@H]5[C@]6([C@@]([C@@H](C(=N6)/C(=C\7/[C@@]([C@@H](C(=N7)/C=C\8/C([C@@H](C(=N8)/C(=C4\[N-]5)/C)CCC(=O)N)(C)C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)/C)CCC(=O)N)(C)CC(=O)N)C)CC(=O)N)C)O.[OH-].[Co+3]
InChI
InChI=1S/C62H90N13O14P.Co.H2O/c1-29-20-39-40(21-30(29)2)75(28-70-39)57-52(84)53(41(27-76)87-57)89-90(85,86)88-31(3)26-69-49(83)18-19-59(8)37(22-46(66)80)56-62(11)61(10,25-48(68)82)36(14-17-45(65)79)51(74-62)33(5)55-60(9,24-47(67)81)34(12-15-43(63)77)38(71-55)23-42-58(6,7)35(13-16-44(64)78)50(72-42)32(4)54(59)73-56;;/h20-21,23,28,31,34-37,41,52-53,56-57,76,84H,12-19,22,24-27H2,1-11H3,(H15,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,71,72,73,74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,85,86);;1H2/q;+3;/p-3/t31-,34-,35-,36-,37+,41-,52-,53-,56-,57+,59-,60+,61+,62+;;/m1../s1
Molecular Formula
C62H89CoN13O15P
HBD / HBA
10 / 20
Rotierbare Bindungen
26
Schwere Atome
92
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
A form of vitamin B12 used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency, pernicious anemia, and cyanide poisoning in emergency situations, where it rapidly binds cyanide in the bloodstream to form cyanocobalamin, which is safely excreted. It is administered by intramuscular injection for B12 deficiency and intravenously at higher doses for cyanide poisoning. Research has also explored its role in conditions associated with oxidative stress such as Alzheimer's disease and age-related macular degeneration.
Serves as an essential micronutrient cofactor in various enzymatic reactions and metabolic processes. Supplementation corrects deficiency states and supports normal physiological function.
Yes, Hydroxocobalamin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL2103737. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 44475014. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
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