Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Biotin |
| Catalog Number: | M2456 |
| CAS Number: | 58-85-5 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C10H16N2O3S |
| Molecular Weight: | 244.31 |
| Solubility: | 0.1 M NaOH: 10 mg/mL; alcohol: 0.8 mg/mL; DMSO 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | 99.83% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin and is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |