D-(+)-Biotin, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Biotin is a form of vitamin B that helps the body to break down fats and carbohydrates. It is used as an alternative medicine to treat or prevent biotin deficiency, which is caused by malnutrition, rapid weight loss, long-term tube feeding and other medical conditions. It is an essential vitamin which is important for amino acid and energy metabolism.

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Solubility
Soluble in hot water, dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohol and benzene.

Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

58-85-5

Molecular Formula

C10H16N2O3S

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

244.31

MDL Number

MFCD00005541

InChI Key

YBJHBAHKTGYVGT-UHFFFAOYNA-N

Synonym

biotin, d-biotin, vitamin h, coenzyme r, vitamin b7, bios ii, factor s, bioepiderm, d +-biotin, biodermatin

PubChem CID

171548

ChEBI

CHEBI:15956

IUPAC Name

5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrothieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid

SMILES

OC(=O)CCCCC1SCC2NC(=O)NC12

Melting Point

224°C to 226°C

Assay Percent Range

≥98%

Quantity

1 g

Beilstein

86838

Sensitivity

Light sensitive

Merck Index

14,1231

Solubility Information

Soluble in hot water,dimethyl sulfoxide,alcohol and benzene.

Formula Weight

244.32

Percent Purity

≥98%

Chemical Name or Material

D-(+)-Biotin

EINECSNumber

200-399-3

RTECSNumber

XJ9088200

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Keep cold

SDS

EINECSNumber

200-399-3

RTECSNumber

XJ9088200

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only