Product Name: Thiamine hydrochloride Synonyms: VIT B1;VITAMIN B1 HCL;VITAMIN B1 HYDROCHLORIDE;TIMTEC-BB SBB001377;THIAMINE;THIAMINE CHLORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE;THIAMINE HCL;THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAS: 67-03-8 MF: C12H18Cl2N4OS MW: 337.27 EINECS: 200-641-8 Product Categories: Biochemistry;Vitamins;Vitamins and derivatives;Vitamin Ingredients;Miscellaneous Compounds;Amines;Aromatics;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Sulfur & Selenium Compounds;Vitamin B1;vitamin mp 250 °C (dec.)(lit.)FEMA 3322 storage temp. 2-8°Csolubility H2O: 0.1 g/mL at 20 °C, clear, colorlessWater Solubility 1 g/mL Sensitive Light Sensitive & Hygroscopic Merck 14,9295 BRN 3851771 Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. Chemical Properties White crystalline powder Usage Vitamin Usage Thiamine is a essential nutrient required for carbohydrate metabolism; also involved in nerve function. Biosynthesized by microorganisms and plants. Dietary sources include whole grains, meat products , vegetables, milk, legumes and fruit. Also present in rice husks and yeast. Converted in vivo to Thiamine diphosphate, a coenzyme in the decarboxylation of α-keto acids. Chronic deficiency may lead t o neurological impairment, bariberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.