Chemical Substance - Biotin

NHPID name:
Biotin

Reference:
USP_31

Proper name(s):
Biotin

Common name(s):
Biotin

Category:
Approved Chemical Name
Structure:
Image of molecular structure representing Biotin

Monograph(s):
Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplements , Workout Supplements

Schedule 1:
Vitamin

CAS registry number:
58-85-5


Source material:

Source ingredients:



Roles

Medicinal

Rationale:

Classified as an NHP under Schedule 1, item 3 (a vitamin) of the Natural Health Products Regulations.

Reference:  NNHPD

Non-medicinal

Purposes:
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Restrictions:

General

Route Of administration:
Topical

Detail:
For topical use only, up to 0.6%.

Reference:
CIR