====== Combalamin ====== Cobalamin may refer to several chemical forms of vitamin B12, depending on the upper axial ligand of the cobalt ion. These are: * Cyanocobalamin (R = –CN) * Hydroxocobalamin (R = –OH) * Methylcobalamin (R = –CH3), an active form of vitamin B12 * Adenosylcobalamin (R = –Ado), also an active form of vitamin B12 * Cobalamin is susceptible to acid. During its biosynthesis, complexes are formed which protect it. ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobalamin|source]]) {{scribblenauts-unlimited:c:cobalamin.jpg}}