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Biotin
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Biotin |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Vitamin H;Vitamin B7;Biotin |
| Chinese name | 生物素 |
| Chinese synonyms | 维生素H;辅酶R;生物素 |
| Chemical category | Feed Additives |
| CAS No. | 58-85-5 |
| EINECS No. | 200-399-3 |
| Molecular formula | C10H16N2O3S |
| Molecular weight | 244.31 |
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Technical indicators
Assay 97.5–102.0%; loss on drying ≤1.0%; residue on ignition ≤0.1%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, water-soluble vitamin, coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes
Application scenarios
Feed additive (vitamin H supplement), food nutrition fortifier, pharmaceutical, cosmetics