Biotina

C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S

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

CAS: 58-85-5

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 16 1,0080
Carbono C 10 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 2 14,0070
Oxígeno O 3 15,9990
Azufre S 1 32,0600

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×16
6,6%
C
Carbono ×10
49,2%
N
Nitrógeno ×2
11,5%
O
Oxígeno ×3
19,6%
S
Azufre ×1
13,1%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Estructura

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
244,31 g/mol
Punto de fusión
232,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.22 g/L at 25°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
244,0882
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
104,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
4
Enlaces rotables
5
Átomos pesados
16
Complejidad
298,0

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C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

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Acetaldehído

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Acetamida

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Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biotina?
Biotina (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 Biotina?
Biotina has a molar mass of 244.31 g/mol.
What state is Biotina at room temperature?
Biotina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Biotina organic or inorganic?
Biotina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Biotina?
Biotina (C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O), Azufre (S).