Category
Nitroso Amines
CAS Number
56859-26-8
Molecular Formula
C10H15N3O4S
Molecular Weight
273.31g/mol
Synonym

5-((3aS,4S,6aR)-1-Nitroso-2-oxohexahydro-1H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazol-4-yl)pentanoic acid; 1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-1-nitroso-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3aα,4β,6aα)]; 1′-Nitrosobiotin

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Impurities
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Pharmaceutical Standards
Fine Chemicals
Nitrosamine Standards
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N-Nitroso Biotin is a nitrosamine impurity that may form in biotin (vitamin B7). As nitrosamines can be potentially carcinogenic, its levels are strictly controlled to ensure product safety.