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Biotin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-Biotin, Bios II, Coenzyme R, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H16N2O3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
244.31
Beilstein:
86838
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

biotin

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

231-233 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Biotin USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and standard stock solutions for assay by using liquid chromatography coupled with a UV detector according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Biotin Compounded Oral Suspension
  • Biotin Tablets
  • Biotin Capsules
  • Biotin
  • Water-Soluble Vitamins Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Biotin Tablets
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 38(5), 571-571 (2013)
Biotin
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(6), 569-569 (2020)
Water-Soluble Vitamins Tablets
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 44(6), 5512-5512 (2020)
Biotin Capsules
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 38(5), 570-570 (2013)
Biotin Compounded Oral Suspension
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 43(5), 571-571 (2019)

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