CAS Number: 58-85-5  

Storage Temperature: 2-8℃

Product Number: BN27022 

Product Description : 

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder  Molecular formula: C10H16N2O3S Molecular weight: 244.31  Synonyms: Vitamin H; Coenzyme R; Bioepiderm  Biotin is used as a growth factor in mammalian cell culture as well as having numerous immunological  purification roles in avidin/streptavidin-biotin binding mechanisms. Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7,  is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin which is composed of an ureido (tetrahydroimidizalone) ring fused  with a tetrahydrothiophene ring. A valeric acid substituent is attached to one of the carbon atoms of the  tetrahydrothiophene ring. Biotin is a cofactor in the metabolism of fatty acids and leucine, and it plays a  role in gluconeogenesis. Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the  metabolism of fats and amino acids. It plays a role in the citric acid cycle, which is the process by which  biochemical energy is generated during aerobic respiration. Biotin not only assists in various metabolic  reactions, but also helps to transfer carbon dioxide. Biotin is also helpful in maintaining a steady blood  sugar level. Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Consequently, it is found in  many cosmetic and health products for the hair and skin. Deficiency is extremely rare, as intestinal  bacteria generally produce an excess of the body's daily requirement.