Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that acts as a vital cofactor for several carboxylase enzymes. In cell culture, it is used as a media supplement to support cell growth and metabolism. It is a bicyclic compound with a molecular weight of 244.31 Da, found naturally in cells in both free and bound states. This product is characterized by its high purity (≥99%) and is widely used in biochemical research, including studies on fatty acid synthesis and energy metabolism.
Advantages
- Cell Culture Tested: Verified suitability for mammalian, plant, and insect cell lines.
- High Purity: Guaranteed assay of ≥99% for consistent experimental results.
- BioReagent Grade: Manufactured to meet stringent quality standards for biological research.
- Versatile Applications: Used in serum-free media, aggregate cultures, and de novo synthesis studies.
- Essential Cofactor: Facilitates critical enzymatic binding and transfer of carbon dioxide.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
B4639 |
| Product name |
Biotin |
| Brand |
Sigma-Aldrich / BioReagent |
| CAS number |
58-85-5 |
| Assay |
≥99% |
| Linear formula |
C10H16N2O3S |
| Molecular weight |
244.31 g/mol |
| Melting point |
231–233 °C (lit.) |
| Storage temperature |
2–8 °C |
| Quality level |
200 |
Available packaging options
| Container Type |
Pack Size |
| Poly bottle |
100 mg |
| Poly bottle |
500 mg |
| Poly bottle |
1 g |
| Poly bottle |
5 g |
