Vitamins

Molecular Formula: C12H17ClN4OS,HCL

Molecular Weight: 337.3

CAS No.: 67-03-8

Product name:

Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)

Description

Thiamine Hydrochloride occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals. When exposed to air, the anhydrous product rapidly absorbs about 4% of water. It melts at about 248° with some decomposition. One gram dissolves in about 1 mL of water and in about 100 mL of alcohol. It is soluble in glycerin, and is insoluble in ether.

Application

Thiamine hydrochloride is mainly used for the prevention and treatment of vitamin B1 deficiency and beriberi caused by it. It is also used for adjuvant treatment of peripheral neuritis, myocarditis, dyspepsia and congestive heart failure.

Specification

Appearance

White or almost white, crystalline powder or colourless crystals.

Absorbance of solution

≤ 0.025

PH

2.7 – 3.4

Nitrate

No brown ring produced at the junction of the two layers.

Methanol

≤ 0.3%

Ethanol

≤ 0.5%

Related substances

Total impurities ≤1.0%

Residue on ignition

≤ 0.2%

Loss on drying

≤ 5.0%

Assay

98.0-102.0%

Packing

25kg/drum or as per requirement.

Storage

Store in tight, light-resistant containers.