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Molecular Weight:
337.27
Synonyms
Vitamin B1 Hydrochloride, Aneurine Hydrochloride,
Chinese Names:
ÑÎËáάÉúËØB1
CAS Registry Number:
67-03-8
Melting Point:
246-254¡ãC
Water Solubility:
1g/mL
Description:
Thiamine: A member of the vitamin B complex (water-soluble)
including thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2),
riboflavin 5'- phosphate, nicotinic acid, Vitamin B6 Group
(Pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine), panthothenic acid (vitamin
B3 or vitamin B5), inositol, p-aminobenzoic acid, biotin (vitamin
B7), folic acid (vitamin B9), and vitamin B12 (cobalamins).
Thiamine has the structure of substituted-pyrimidine linked
to substituted-thiazole. Thiamine is an essential ingredient
for the biosynthesis of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate
which plays an important role in carbohydrate metabolism (catalyzing
decarboxylation of various alpha-keto acids). Thiamine hydrochloride
form is generally employed. This vitamin is a factor for appetite,
normal intestinal function, cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Thiamine Hydrochloride: Hydrochloride salt form of thiamine;
white, hygroscopic crystals; soluble in water, insoluble in
ether, decomposes at 247 C; the form in which thiamine is
generally employed for the prophylaxis and treatment of thiamine
deficiency states orally and intramuscularly.
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