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Biotin

Catalog No. B389040 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 58-85-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Refrigerator Chembase ID: 8

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
5-[(3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxo-hexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazolidin-4-yl]pentanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
biotin
Synonyms
Rovimix H2
Factor S
D(+)-Biotin
Vitamin B7
Meribin
(3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic Acid
Lutavit H2
NSC 63865
(+)-Biotin
Coenzyme R

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 58-85-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 232-233°C
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)
Growth factor present in minute amounts in every living cell. Plays an indispensable role in numerous naturally occurring carboxylation reactions. Occurs mainly bound to proteins or polypeptides. The richest sources are liver, kidney, pancreas, yeast, and

REFERENCES

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  • Hugues, M., et al.: Biochemistry, 31, 12 (1942)