Cyanocobalamin

The discovery of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) was found to be crucial for treating pernicious anemia and involved a complex molecule containing cyanide and cobalt. This discovery allowed for better vitamin B-12 detection and isolation, improving treatment methods.
 Karl August Folkers United States 1948 Cyanocobalamin

The discovery of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) was found to be crucial for treating pernicious anemia and involved a complex molecule containing cyanide and cobalt. This discovery allowed for better vitamin B-12 detection and isolation, improving treatment methods.