56-Dimethylbenzimidazole is a natural benzimidazole derivative. It is a component of vitamin B12 where is serves as a ligand for the cobalt atom.56-Dimethylbenzimidazole is biosynthesized from flavin mononucleotide by the enzyme 56-dimethylbenzimidazole synthase.
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