The Collaborative International Dictionary
C10H16N2O3S
biotin \bi"o*tin\ n. a B vitamin ( C10H16N2O3S) that aids in body growth; -- called also vitamin H and coenzyme R. It functions as a coenzyme in many carboxylation reactions.
Note: Biotin binds tightly to the substance avidin, found in
raw egg-whites. Rats or chick on a diet high in raw
egg-white may develop skin lesions and retarded growth,
which can be prevented by adding biotin to the diet.
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Syn: .
Wikipedia
C10H16N2O3S
The molecular formula CHNOS (molar mass : 244.31 g/mol) may refer to :
- Amidephrine, an alpha-adrenergic agonist
- Biotin, a water-soluble B-complex vitamin