Cosmetic material D-Biotin Powder

Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. It plays a role in the citric acid cycle, which is the process by which biochemical energy is generated during aerobic respiration. Biotin not only assists in various metabolic reactions but also helps to transfer carbon dioxide. Biotin may also be helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. As a consequence, it is found in many cosmetics and health products for the hair and skin, though it cannot be absorbed through the hair or skin itself.

D-Biotin Chemical Properties

Melting point	231-233 °C(lit.)
alpha	89 º (c=1, 0.1N NaOH)
Boiling point	573.6±35.0 °C(Predicted)
density	1.2693 (rough estimate)
refractive index	90.5 ° (C=2, 0.1mol/L NaOH)
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	H2O: 0.2 mg/mL Solubility increases with addition of 1 N NaOH.
pka	4.74±0.10(Predicted)
form	powder
color	White crystalline powder or fine long needles
PH	4.5 (0.1g/l, H2O)
optical activity	[α]20/D +91±2°, c = 1% in 0.1 M NaOH
Water Solubility	Soluble in hot water, dimethyl sulfoxide, alcohol and benzene.
Sensitive	Light Sensitive

 

 

Applications

As a feed additive, it is mainly used for poultry and sow feed. Usually the premixed mass fraction is 1%-2%. It is nutritional supplement. According to China GB2760-90 regulations, it could be used as a food industry as a processing aid. It has physiological functions to prevent skin diseases and promote lipid metabolism and so on. It is carboxylase coenzyme, involved in many carboxylation reactions, and is an important coenzyme in the metabolism of sugar, protein and fat. It is used as food fortifier. It is used for infant food with amount of 0.1~0.4mg/kg, in the drinking liquid 0.02~0.08mg/kg. It could be used for labeling proteins, antigens, antibodies, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and so on.

1) D-Biotin powder For the packaging of solid products, we have three types of packaging based on value: fiber drum, carton, plastic woven bag/PP bag.

2) Usually , fiber drum and bag is weight of 25kg ,Carton is weight of 20kg.

3) By DHL, Fedex, UPS, by Sea or by Air, accoring to client's request.

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