Hydroxocobalamin (hye drox'' oh koe bal' a min). C62H89CoN13O15P1346.36 Cobinamide, dihydroxide, dihydrogen phosphate (ester), mono(inner salt), 3¢-ester with 5,6-dimethyl-1--d-ribofuranosyl-1H-benzimidazole; Cobinamide dihydroxide dihydrogen phosphate (ester), mono(inner salt), 3¢-ester with 5,6-dimethyl-1--d-ribofuranosylbenzimidazole [13422-51-0]. DEFINITION Hydroxocobalamin contains NLT 95.0% and NMT 102.0% of hydroxocobalamin (C62H89CoN13O15P), calculated on the dried basis. IDENTIFICATION • A. Ultraviolet Absorption 197U Wavelength range: 400700 nm Sample solution: Use the Sample solution as directed in pH-dependent Cobalamins. Acceptance criteria: Meets the requirements in the chapter. The visible absorption spectrum of the Sample solution exhibits maxima at 426 ± 2, 516 ± 2, and 550 ± 2 nm. • B. Cobalt Sample: 1 mg of Hydroxocobalamin Analysis: Fuse the Sample with 50 mg of potassium pyrosulfate in a porcelain crucible. Cool, break up the mass with a glass rod, add 3 mL of water, and boil until dissolved. Add 1 drop of phenolphthalein TS, and add 2 N sodium hydroxide dropwise until a pink color appears. Add 0.5 g of sodium acetate, 0.5 mL of 1 N acetic acid, and 0.5 mL of a 10-mg/mL solution of nitroso R salt. Add 0.5 mL of hydrochloric acid, and boil for 1 min. Acceptance criteria: A red or orange-red color appears immediately after the addition of nitroso R salt. The red or orange-red color persists after boiling with the addition of hydrochloric acid. ASSAY • Procedure Cyanocobalamin tracer reagent, Cresolcarbon tetrachloride solution, Phosphatecyanide solution, Butanolbenzalkonium chloride solution, and Aluminaresin column: Prepare as directed in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371. Standard solution: Use Standardization as directed in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371. Sample solution: Transfer 40 mg of Hydroxocobalamin to a 2000-mL volumetric flask. Dissolve in and dilute with water to volume. Transfer 25.0 mL of this solution to a beaker. Add 5.0 mL of Cyanocobalamin tracer reagent, and proceed as directed for Assay preparation in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371, beginning with Add, while working under a hood, 5 mg of sodium nitrite
. Analysis Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution Proceed as directed for Procedure in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371. Calculate the percentage of hydroxocobalmin (C62H89CoN13O15P) in the portion of Hydroxocobalamin taken: Result = (AU/AS) × (CS/CU) × (RS/RU) × (Mr1/Mr2) × 100
Acceptance criteria: 95.0%102.0% on the dried basis IMPURITIES • Limit of Cyanocobalamin Cyanocobalamin tracer reagent, Cresolcarbon tetrachloride solution, Butanolbenzalkonium chloride solution, and Aluminaresin column: Prepare as directed in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371. Standard solution: Use Standardization as directed in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371. Sample solution: 50 mg of Hydroxocobalamin in 25 mL of water Analysis: Transfer 5.0 mL of the Sample solution to a glass-stoppered, 50-mL centrifuge tube, and add 5.0 mL of Cyanocobalamin tracer reagent and 15 mL of Cresolcarbon tetrachloride solution. Insert the stopper, shake gently, centrifuge, carefully remove the upper, aqueous layer by aspiration, and discard the aspirated liquid. Add 25 mL of 5 N sulfuric acid, insert the stopper, shake gently, centrifuge, and remove and discard the upper, aqueous layer. Repeat the washing with additional 25-mL portions of the 5 N sulfuric acid until the acid wash is colorless (68 washings), and discard the acid washings. Add Cresolcarbon tetrachloride solution as necessary during the acid washings to maintain the volume of this phase at NLT 10 mL. Wash this solution successively with two 10-mL portions of saturated dibasic sodium phosphate solution and one 10-mL portion of water, and discard all of the aqueous washings. Proceed as directed for Procedure in Cobalamin Radiotracer Assay 371, beginning with To the washed extract add 30 mL of a mixture of 2 volumes of Butanolbenzalkonium chloride solution and 1 volume of carbon tetrachloride. Repeat the same procedure for the Standard solution. Calculate the percentage of cyanocobalamin in the portion of Hydroxocobalamin taken: Result = (AU/AS) × (CS/CU) × (RS/RU) × 100
Acceptance criteria: NMT 5.0% on the dried basis SPECIFIC TESTS • Loss on Drying 731: Dry a sample at a pressure below 5 mm of mercury at 100 for 2 h: it loses 14.0%18.0% of its weight. • pH-Dependent Cobalamins [NotePerform the test in subdued light. ] Buffer A: Dissolve 23.8 g of sodium borate and 402 mg of boric acid in 1500 mL of water. The pH is 9.3. Buffer B: Dissolve 2.61 g of sodium acetate and 20.5 g of sodium chloride in 5.25 mL of glacial acetic acid, and dilute with water to 1500 mL. The pH is 4.0. Sample stock solution: Transfer 40 mg of Hydroxocobalamin into a 25-mL volumetric flask. Dissolve and dilute with carbon dioxide-free water to volume. Sample solution A: Transfer 1.0-mL aliquot of the Sample stock solution to a glass-stoppered test tube. Add 3.0 mL of Buffer A and mix. Sample solution B: Transfer 1.0-mL aliquot of the Sample stock solution to a glass-stoppered test tube. Add 3.0 mL of Buffer B and mix. Instrumental conditions Mode: Visible Analytical wavelength: 550 nm Cell: 1 cm Analysis Samples: Sample solution A and Sample solution B Determine the absorbance of Sample solution A against that of Sample solution B. Calculate the percentage of pH-dependent cobalamins, as hydroxocobalamin, in the portion of Hydroxocobalamin taken: Result = A/(F × C)
Acceptance criteria: 95.0%102.0% on the dried basis ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers, and store in a cool place. Auxiliary Information Please check for your question in the FAQs before contacting USP.
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