Biotin

C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S

IUPAC: (3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid

CAS: 58-85-5

Übersicht

Biotin, or Vitamin B7, is a cofactor for carboxylase enzymes. It is widely marketed as a supplement for hair and nail health.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 16 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Sulfur S 1 32,0600

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×16
6,6%
C
Carbon ×10
49,2%
N
Nitrogen ×2
11,5%
O
Oxygen ×3
19,6%
S
Sulfur ×1
13,1%

Verwendung

  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Hair and nail health
  • • Food additive

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Raw egg whites contain avidin, which tightly binds biotin and can cause deficiency

Structure

SMILES

C1C2C(C(S1)CCCCC(=O)O)NC(=O)N2

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
244,31 g/mol
Schmelzpunkt
232,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.22 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
244,0882
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
104,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
16
Complexity
298,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biotin?
Biotin (C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Biotin?
Biotin has a molar mass of 244.31 g/mol.
What state is Biotin at room temperature?
Biotin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Biotin organic or inorganic?
Biotin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Biotin?
Biotin (C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S).