LIPOC-B12

Overview

LIPOC-B12 is a compounded lipotropic research solution supplied in a 10 mL multi-dose vial, combining a lipotropic component set with cyanocobalamin, vitamin B12. Preparations of this type are handled as a single solution rather than as a set of separate reference items, and the full component list with the concentration of each component is stated on the Certificate of Analysis for the lot supplied. The cyanocobalamin content gives the solution its characteristic pink to red colour, which is a normal feature of the preparation rather than any indication of degradation, though the same component makes the solution light sensitive and it should be kept in the carton between withdrawals.

Areas of research interest

The points below describe where this material, or the compound class it belongs to, appears in the published scientific literature. They are provided to help researchers scope a study design. They are not claims about what this product does and no outcome of any kind is represented.

• Combination study designs in lipid metabolism research
• Comparative work against single component preparations run in parallel
• Analytical separation and quantitation of multi-component solutions
• Stability and light sensitivity studies on cyanocobalamin containing preparations

Specifications

Handling, reconstitution and storage

• Store at 2 to 8 °C and protect from light unless the lot documentation states otherwise. Do not freeze.
• Inspect the vial before each withdrawal. Set the vial aside if the solution is discoloured, cloudy or contains particulate matter.
• Withdraw using aseptic technique and a fresh needle each time. Do not return withdrawn material to the vial.
• Record the date of first entry on the vial and establish an in-use period from your own stability testing.
• Use standard personal protective equipment and handle in an appropriate laboratory setting.

Certificate of Analysis

Every lot is supplied with its own Certificate of Analysis. Identity, content and purity figures are those stated on that document for the specific lot supplied, and researchers should verify identity and suitability against their own analytical methods before the material is put into a study.

Research use only

This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research use only. It is not a drug, food, cosmetic or dietary supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it is not intended for human or veterinary consumption or for administration to humans or animals in any form. It must be handled only by qualified researchers in an appropriate laboratory setting, and it is the purchaser who is responsible for ensuring that their intended use complies with all laws and institutional requirements that apply to them.