Biotin – 10 g

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
58-85-5
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Biotin is an essential coenzyme for certain carboxylases. It is used to modify histones and regulate gene transcription.{37060}{37061}{37062} Biotin-dependent carboxylases are involved in fatty acid and amino acid synthesis, and play a role in gluconeogenesis.{37060} In addition, biotin is used in biotechnological applications such as DNA-hybridization, flow cytometry, affinity purification, and identification of protein-protein interactions and post-translational modifications.{37063}  

 

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Description

coenzyme of carboxylase enzymes; involved in fatty acid and amino acid biosynthesis, gluconeogenesis; employed in biotechnological applications


Formal name: (3aS,4S,6aR)-hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid

Synonyms:  D-Biotin|NSC 63865|Vitamin B7

Molecular weight: 244.3

CAS: 58-85-5

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Labeling & Detection|Dyes, Stains, & Indicators||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Carbohydrate Metabolism||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Cofactors & Vitamins||Research Area|Lipid Biochemistry|Fatty Acids|Synthesis