Vitamin B6 Description
Vitamin B6(pyridoxine hcl VB6) is a water-soluble vitamin. It is also known by the names pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal. Vitamin B6 performs function as a cofactor for about 70 different enzyme systems – most of which have something to do with amino acid and protein metabolism.
Vitamin B6 Specification
ITEMS |
STANDARDS |
Appearance |
A white or almost white crystalline powder |
Solubility |
According to BP2011 |
Melting point |
205 ℃-209℃ |
Identification |
B:IR absorption;D:Reaction (a) of chlorides |
PH |
2.4-3.0 |
Loss on drying |
≤ 0.5% |
Residue on ignition |
≤0.1% |
Heavy metals(pb) |
≤0.003% |
Assay |
99.0%~101.0% |
Vitamin B6 Applications
Clinic use:
(1) Treatment of congenital hypofunction of metabolism;
(2) Prevent and treat vitamin B6 deficiency;
(3) Supplement to patients who need to consume more vitamin B6;
(4) Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Non-medical use:
(1) One of the indispensable ingredients of mixed feed, promotes growth and development of immature animals;
(2) Additive of food and beverage, reinforces nutrition;
(3) Additive of cosmetics, promotes the growth of hair and protects the skin;
(4) Culture medium of plants, promotes the growth of plants;
(5) For treatment of surfaces of polycaprolactam products, enhances the thermal stability.