Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 58-85-5 |
Formula: | C10h16n2o3s |
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Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin in eight forms, biotin, also known as vitamin B7. It is a coenzyme - or helper enzyme - used in many metabolic reactions in the body. D-biotin is involved in lipid and protein metabolism and helps convert food into glucose, which the body can use for energy. It is also important for maintaining skin, hair and mucous membranes.
Biotin is an essential coenzyme in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
Involved in the interconversion of carbohydrates and proteins, the conversion of proteins and carbohydrates into fats. It also acts as a coenzyme of carboxylase, transferring carboxyl groups and fixing carbon dioxide. It also acts as a cogroup for many enzymes and acts as a carboxyl carrier, fixing carbon dioxide and decarboxylating in carbohydrate metabolism.
ANALYSIS
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SPECIFICATION
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RESULTS
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Appearance
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White Powder |
Complies
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Odor
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Tasted
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Characteristic
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Complies
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Assay
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99%
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Complies
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Sieve Analysis
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100% pass 80 mesh
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Complies
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Loss on Drying
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5% Max.
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1.02%
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Sulphated Ash
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5% Max.
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1.3%
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Extract Solvent
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Ethanol & Water
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Complies
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Heavy Metal
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5ppm Max
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Complies
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As
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2ppm Max
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Complies
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Residual Solvents
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0.05% Max.
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Negative
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Microbiology
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Total Plate Count
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1000/g Max
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Complies
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Yeast & Mold
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100/g Max
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Complies
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E.Coli
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Negative
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Complies
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Complies
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