Description
D-(+)-Biotin is a coenzyme that offers three possible binding sites.
Applications
An important ubiquitous metabolism coenzyme
Synonyms
Vitamin H; 5-(2-Oxo-hexahydro-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-6-yl)-pentanoic acid; Biotin
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O3S
Melting Point
231-233° C (lit.)
Solubility
Soluble in hot water, DMSO (49 mg/ml at 25° C), alcohol, ethanol (<1 mg/ml at 25° C), and benzene.
Boiling Point
~573.6° C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)