Properties
Description
Benfotiamine, soluble in DMSO and insoluble in water and ethanol, is a synthetic S-acyl derivative of thiamine (vitamin B1). The molecular weight of the compound is 466.45, and its molecular formula is C19H23N4O6PS.
Molecular Formula
C19H23N4O6PS
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO: 0.01 mg/mL (0.02 mM); Water: insoluble; Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Benfotiamine plays a key role in modulating oxidative stress and inflammation in various tissues, providing therapeutic benefits, particularly for patients with diabetes.