V900418
Biotin
Vetec™, reagent grade, ≥99%
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16N2O3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
244.31
EC Number:
200-399-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
86838
MDL number:
grade
reagent grade
product line
Vetec™
assay
≥99%
form
powder
color
white to off-white
mp
231-233 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
[H][C@]12CS[C@@H](CCCCC(O)=O)[C@@]1([H])NC(=O)N2
InChI
1S/C10H16N2O3S/c13-8(14)4-2-1-3-7-9-6(5-16-7)11-10(15)12-9/h6-7,9H,1-5H2,(H,13,14)(H2,11,12,15)/t6-,7-,9-/m0/s1
InChI key
YBJHBAHKTGYVGT-ZKWXMUAHSA-N
General description
Biotin (vitamin B7 or vitamin H) is a water-soluble B complex vitamin, which consists of an uredo ring fused by a tetrahydrothiophene ring. It is available in various foods, like whole grains, nuts, legumes, unpolished rice and egg yolk. Biotin is also produced by the normal gut flora.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Biotin is a vital cofactor for carboxylase enzymes in several metabolic pathways. It also functions as a coenzyme in the metabolism of fatty acids, isoleucine and valine. Biotin assists the transfer of carbon dioxide and also sustains a steady blood sugar level. Biotin is implicated in gluconeogenesis and citric acid cycle. It is involved in keratin synthesis and hence is used as a supplement for skin, hair and nail growth. Biotin is required for cell growth, production of fatty acids and the metabolism of fats and amino acids.
Legal Information
Vetec is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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