Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Vitamin Type
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Enhances hair growth
- Reduces hair loss
- Strengthens fragile nails
- Reduces erythema
- Reduces inflammations
- Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Nail Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.005 - 0.01% (skin care formulations), 0.003 - 0.006% (hair care products)
- Application Details
- Daily cosmetic products
- Creams and lotions
- Face masks
- Gels and ampoules
- Hair care
- Nail polish
- Food supplements
Properties
- Physical Form
- Soluble In
- Appearance
- White or almost white crystalline powder
- Molecular Formula
- C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S
- Slightly Soluble In
- Ethanol
- SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Odor Typical odor Slightly Soluble in Ethanol Slightly Soluble in Water Appearance White or almost white crystalline powder - - Melting Point 232 °C - - Characteristics
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Specific Rotation 89 - 93 ° - Purity 97.5 - 102.0 % - Molecular Weight 244.31 g/mol⁻¹ - - Solubility Data
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Solubility in Glycerin (max 0.06% if gently heated) Soluble Solubility in Hot Water (at 80°C) Soluble Solubility in Phenethyl Alcohol (max 0.06% if heated up to 50°C) Soluble
Regulatory & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 48 months
- Storage Information
Biotin USP should be stored in closed containers in a dry and light protected place at 10 - 25°C.The exposure to UV-rays should be avoided.In closed original containers the shelf life is 48 months.