Biotin

from source

C10H16N2O3S · 244.31 g/mol

Bioepiderm · Vitamin-h · Bios h · Bios II

What is Biotin?

Vitamin B7, sold in high doses as a hair and nail supplement. Raw egg white blocks its absorption, which is how it was discovered. Found in eggs and nuts. from source

CategoryNutrient

Chemical familyCarboxylic Acids

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1[C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H](S1)CCCCC(=O)O)NC(=O)N2

Where you'll find it

Eggswhat else is in it →Nutswhat else is in it →

Curated by MoleculeFinder from source

Relative acute toxicity from source

Animal study data · LD50

Reported LD50: 10,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity
Species: mouse
Route: oral

An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

10,000 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 mouse oral from source

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Where Biotin leads

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 171548
Wikidata: Q181354
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
LD50: PubChem
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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