biotin

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:absorbed_in gptkb:small_intestine
gptkbp:avidin_found_in raw egg whites
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from intestinal bacteria
gptkbp:CASNumber 58-85-5
gptkbp:category water-soluble vitamin
B vitamin complex
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C10H16N2O3S
gptkbp:daily_requirement_(adults) 30 micrograms
gptkbp:deficiencyCauses hair loss
skin rash
neurological symptoms
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Paul_Gyorgy
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1936
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:avidin
gptkbp:foundIn seeds
bananas
legumes
nuts
liver
whole grains
cauliflower
egg yolk
mushrooms
gptkbp:function amino acid metabolism
fatty acid synthesis
gluconeogenesis
coenzyme in carboxylation reactions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label biotin
gptkbp:IUPACName (3aS,4S,6aR)-2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-valeric acid
gptkbp:meltingPoint 232 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 244.31 g/mol
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:vitamin_H
vitamin B7
gptkbp:requires animals
humans
gptkbp:role immune function
cell signaling
gene regulation
gptkbp:solubility soluble
gptkbp:structure thiophene ring
ureido ring
valeric acid side chain
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:sodium-dependent_multivitamin_transporter
gptkbp:used_in dietary supplements
skin care products
hair care products
nail care products
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vitamin_B7
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5