Thiamine

C₁₂H₁₇N₄OS⁺

IUPAC: Thiamine

CAS: 59-43-8

Overview

Thiamine, or Vitamin B1, is essential for glucose metabolism. Its deficiency causes beriberi, a disease that plagued Asian populations dependent on polished rice.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 17 1.0080
Carbon C 12 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 1 15.9990
Sulfur S 1 32.0600

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×17
6.5%
C
Carbon ×12
54.3%
N
Nitrogen ×4
21.1%
O
Oxygen ×1
6.0%
S
Sulfur ×1
12.1%

Uses

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Food fortification
  • • Mosquito repellent claim

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Beriberi was one of the first diseases shown to be caused by a vitamin deficiency

Structure

SMILES

CC1=C(SC=[N+]1CC2=CN=C(N=C2N)C)CCO

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
265.36 g/mol
Melting Point
248.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
265.1123
XLogP
1.0
TPSA
104.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
18
Complexity
268.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thiamine?
Thiamine (C₁₂H₁₇N₄OS⁺) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Thiamine.
What is the molecular weight of Thiamine?
Thiamine has a molar mass of 265.36 g/mol.
What state is Thiamine at room temperature?
Thiamine is a solid at room temperature.
Is Thiamine organic or inorganic?
Thiamine is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Thiamine?
Thiamine (C₁₂H₁₇N₄OS⁺) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).