Biotin Biotin

Biotin - Definition and Overview
Biotin
General
Chemical formula C10H16N2O3S
Molecular weight 244.31 g/mol
Other names
  • Vitamin B7
  • Vitamin H
Vitamin properties
Solubility Water
RDA (adult male) 30 μg/day
RDA (adult female) 30 μg/day
RDA upper limit (adult male) None
RDA upper limit (adult female) None
Deficiency symptoms
Excess symptoms
  • None
Common sources


Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7 and C10H16N2O3S (Biotin; Coenzyme R, Biopeiderm), is a B-complex vitamin which is important in the catalysis of essential metabolic reactions to synthesize fatty acids, in gluconeogenesis, and to metabolize leucine.

The molecular weight of biotin is 244.31.

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Other uses:

  • commonly used to improve the hoof quality of horses

See also

Example Usage of Biotin
Breeezzie: @princesskimbers @LunaTriste Biotin is really good for hair & nails
cnwholesaler: Biotin 5000 mcg Lozenge:  Biotin is an essential B vitamin that plays a vital role as a coenzyme involved .. http://bit.ly/2aP92j
lilherny: @magzieblue i love vitamins too. I take Biotin and a multivitamin every day!
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