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

_LadyMay: I think Biotin did help with hair growth :waves hair around:
just_lei: Fuller, really?? I might have 2 try it. RT @HollandKitty: I think Biotin is really making my hair stronger & fuller....
HollandKitty: http://twitpic.com/qjx08 I think Biotin is really making my hair stronger and fuller. I'm hoping it helps it grow super long too!
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