Biotin

 
Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S

Molecular Weight: 244.31

CAS Number: 58-85-5

Description: Biotin USP, Colourless crystalline powder, ≥99.0% (HPLC)

Biotin, also called Vitamin H, is a colorless, water-soluble member of the group of B-vitamins. Formerly it was known as vitamin H or coenzyme R. It has many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. Biotin is a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, isoleucine, and valine, and in gluconeogenesis.