D-Biotin API
| Cas No : | 58-85-5 |
|---|---|
| Name : | D-Biotin |
| Synonyms : | 5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-Oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid |
| Molecular Formula : | C10H16N2O3S |
| Melting Point : | 232 to 233 °C (450 to 451 °F; 505 to 506 K) |
| Boiling Point : | 573.6 °C |
| Molecular Weight : | 244.31 g/mol |
| Density : | 1.3 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Soluble in hot water, DMSO (49 mg/ml at 25° C), alcohol, ethanol (<1 mg/ml at 25° C), and benzene. |
Uses :
- D-Biotin is used for preventing and treating biotin deficiency associated with pregnancy, long-term tube feeding, malnutrition, and rapid weight loss. It is also used orally for hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants (seborrheic dermatitis), diabetes, and mild depression.
