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| PYRIDOXINE A group name designating the naturally occurring pyridine derivatives having vitamin B6 activity. Essential for the dehydration and desulfhydration of animo acids and for the normal metabolism of tryptophan; appears to be related to fat metabolism. Pyridoxine is required in the nutrition of all species of animals. vitamin B6 ; 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylol-2-methylpyridine) CH3 C5 HN(OH)(CH2 OH)2 Sources: (Food): Vegetable fats, whole grain cerals, legumes, yeast, muscle meats, liver and fish. (Commercial): Synthetic pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine are produced by a complex series of reactions form isoquinoline. Derivation: Oxidation of cyclohexane, cyclohexanol, or cyclohexanone with air or nitric acid. Units:Amounts are expressed in micrograms. Use: Medicine, nutrition (available as pyridoxine hydrochloride). THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES IN FULL WITH THE FCC SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||||
