biotin

Also known as D-(+)-biotin, vitamin B7, (3aS,4S,6aR)-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-valeric acid, 5-(2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl)pentanoic acid, cis-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno(3,4)imidazole-4-valeric acid, (+)-cis-Hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4]imidazole-4-valeric acid

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Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is an essential nutrient found in every living cell that helps enzymes carry out important metabolic processes in your body. It plays a key role in how your body breaks down and uses fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids for energy and other vital functions.

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Chemical data

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
SMILES: C1[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H](S1)CCCCC(=O)O)NC(=O)N2
InChIKey: YBJHBAHKTGYVGT-ZKWXMUAHSA-N
XLogP: 0.3
Polar surface area: 104 Å²
H-bond donors: 3
H-bond acceptors: 4
Formal charge: 0

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Chemical description
Dietary recommendations
Safety
Labeling regulations
Food sources
Physiology
Absorption
Metabolism and excretion
Factors that affect biotin requirements
Biosynthesis
Cofactor biochemistry
Deficiency
Diagnosis
Deficiency as a result of metabolic disorders
Use in biotechnology
Interference with medical laboratory results
History
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Multiple sclerosis
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alt=3D space-filling model of Biotin rotating about an axis (GIF)|thumb|3D space-filling model of biotin rotating about an axis Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 and Vitamin H) is one of the B vitamins – a group of essential dietary micronutrients. Present in every living cell, it is involved as a cofactor for enzymes in numerous metabolic processes, both in humans and in other organisms, primarily related to the biochemistry of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.

When isolated, biotin is a white, needle-like crystalline solid. Biotin is obtained from foods, particularly meats and liver, and is sold as a dietary supplement.