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Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Vitamin B7
CAS 58-85-5 · Formula C10H16N2O3S · MW 244.31 g/mol

A B-vitamin cofactor supplied for nutrition, feed, and personal-care formulation. Established uses include service as a nutritional-supplement ingredient, an animal-feed additive, and a cosmetic hair- and skin-conditioning agent.

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CAS Number
58-85-5
Formula
C10H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight
244.31 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Solubility
220 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Functional Roles
BIOTIN
ANTI-SEBUMHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Nutrition: vitamin ingredient for dietary supplements
  • Animal feed: vitamin feed additive
  • Cosmetics: hair- and skin-conditioning agent
Physical Properties
Melting Point
232 dec °C
Solubility
220 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Vapor Pressure
0.00000001
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
58-85-5
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight
244.31 g/mol
IUPAC Name
5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-1,3,3a,4,6,6a-hexahydrothieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl]pentanoic acid
INCI Name
BIOTIN
PubChem CID
InChI Key
YBJHBAHKTGYVGT-ZKWXMUAHSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
biotin d-biotin vitamin H Bioepiderm coenzyme R D(+)-Biotin Factor S Bios II D-(+)-Biotin (+)-Biotin Biotine Biotina Factor S (vitamin) Injacom H Vitamin B7 Biotinum Vitamin Bw Ritatin 1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, (3aS,4S,6aR)-
Full Description

Biotin (vitamin B7, CAS 58-85-5) is a water-soluble B-vitamin and enzyme cofactor. Established uses include service as a nutritional-supplement ingredient, an animal-feed additive, and a cosmetic hair- and skin-conditioning agent. Supplied in bulk to supplement, feed, and personal-care manufacturers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is biotin (vitamin B7) used for in manufacturing?

Biotin (vitamin B7, CAS 58-85-5) is a water-soluble B-vitamin and enzyme cofactor. It is supplied as a nutritional-supplement ingredient, an animal-feed additive, and a cosmetic hair- and skin-conditioning agent.

Is biotin the same as vitamin B12?

No. Biotin is vitamin B7 (CAS 58-85-5, C10H16N2O3S); vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a different compound. Both are B-complex vitamins but are chemically distinct ingredients.

Is biotin water soluble?

Yes. Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin, which informs its formulation into aqueous supplement and personal-care systems.

What is the CAS number and HS code for bulk biotin?

Biotin is CAS 58-85-5, molecular formula C10H16N2O3S. It typically classifies under HS heading 293629; we confirm the destination-specific code on the quote.

How is bulk biotin packaged and can you provide a CoA and SDS?

We supply biotin in bulk packaging for supplement, feed, and personal-care manufacturers, with packaging and MOQ confirmed per order. A Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet are available with each shipment; specify your application when requesting a quote.

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