Description

Vitamin H CAS NO 22879-79-4, more commonly known as Biotin, is a vital water-soluble B-complex vitamin essential for numerous metabolic processes. It serves as a critical coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, playing an indispensable role in the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. This high-purity ingredient is in demand across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries for its fundamental biological functions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Formulations: Used in vitamin supplements and injectables to treat biotin deficiency and support healthy hair, skin, and nails.
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in multivitamin complexes, prenatal vitamins, and specialized supplements for metabolic support.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into hair care products (shampoos, conditioners), skin creams, and serums to promote strength and vitality.
• Animal Nutrition (Feed Grade): Added to livestock and poultry feed to ensure optimal growth, hoof health, and coat quality.
• Food Fortification: Used to enrich cereals, nutritional bars, and health beverages.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard and reagent in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Vitamin H (Biotin)
CAS No.	22879-79-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight	244.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Biotin; D-Biotin; (+)-Biotin; Coenzyme R; Vitamin B7; Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid; cis-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4]imidazole-4-valeric Acid
EINECS	245-278-8

Quality Control

Our Vitamin H (Biotin) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial standards, including USP, EP, and FCC, ensuring suitability for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food applications. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee purity, identity, and safety.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the original container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 101.0% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation	+89° to +93°
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.