Thiamine hydrochloride, 99% (dry wt.), may cont. up to 5% water

Description

Thiamine hydrochloride plays an important role as a nutrient for carbohydrate metabolism and in nerve function. It finds application as a food-additive to add a brothy/meaty flavor to gravies or soups. It is involved in the preparation of 3-(4-amino-2-methyl-pyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)-5-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-4-methyl-thiazolium chloride. In addition, it finds use in amino acid synthesis in cultured cells, which is present in many classical and serum-free formulations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Thiamine hydrochloride plays an important role as a nutrient for carbohydrate metabolism and in nerve function. It finds application as a food-additive to add a brothy/meaty flavor to gravies or soups. It is involved in the preparation of 3-(4-amino-2-methyl-pyrimidin-5-ylmethyl)-5-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-4-methyl-thiazolium chloride. In addition, it finds use in amino acid synthesis in cultured cells, which is present in many classical and serum-free formulations.

Solubility
Soluble in water, glycerol, ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Insoluble in benzene, hexane, chloroform and ether.

Notes
Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.