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D-(+)-Biotin, 98+%
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Soluble in hot water, dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohol and benzene.
Notes
Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| 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 |
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