Thiamine

Thiamine (CAS 59-43-8), also known as Vitamin B1, is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin used across pharmaceutical, food, and feed industries as a nutritional supplement and fortification agent. Thiamine chloride is the most commercially traded form, supplied as a stable salt suitable for industrial processing. Demand is driven by mandatory fortification programs and therapeutic formulations.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, thiamine is formulated into oral tablets, injectables, and multivitamin preparations targeting B1 deficiency. Food producers use it to fortify staple products such as flour. It is also used in breakfast cereals and infant formula in compliance with regional fortification standards. In animal feed, it is incorporated into premixes for poultry, swine, and aquaculture.

These applications support metabolic function and feed conversion. Cosmetic formulators include it in select skincare products where B-vitamin complexes are positioned for moisturizing benefits. Thiamine is commercially available as a white crystalline powder, primarily as thiamine hydrochloride or thiamine mononitrate. Recognized grades include USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and FCC.

These standards cover pharmaceutical and food-grade procurement requirements. Bulk supply is standard in kilogram and metric ton quantities, with technical-grade material available for feed applications.