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Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride
CAS Number
67-03-8
EC Number
200-641-8
FEMA Number
FEMA 3322
What is Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride?
Thiamine hydrochloride (CAS 67-03-8), also known by its FEMA 3322 designation, is the stable salt form of vitamin B1.
Where is Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride used?
- Pharmaceuticals: active ingredient in oral tablets, injectables and multivitamin formulations
- Food and beverage: fortifier of breakfast cereals and flour
- Infant formula and energy drinks: meets regulatory nutritional labelling requirements
- Flavour applications: precursor in Maillard reaction systems generating meat-like and savoury profiles
- Personal care: scalp treatments and hair care products
- It functions as a nutritional fortifier and process stabilizer.
Good to know: FCC-grade material is standard for food and beverage fortification applications.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging from kilogram bags to bulk metric ton quantities
- High water solubility and stable shelf life
Other Names (Synonyms)
Thiamine hydrochloride|thiaminium chloride hydrochloride|thiamine(2+) dichloride|thiamine HCl|thiamine dichloride|thiamine chloride hydrochloride|Aneurine hydrochloride|Vitamin B1 hydrochloride|Eskaphen
What are the physical properties of Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride?
Melting Point 248 °C (decomp)
Density 1.3766 (rough estimate)
Flash Point 9°C
Appearance White crystalline powder
Color White to almost white
Odor sour mild bitter
Form Crystalline Powder
Water Solubility 1 g/mL
Refractive Index 1.6000 (estimate)
pH 2.7-3.3
Log P -3.93
How is Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride?
HS Code 29362200
UN Number 1230
Packing Group II
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 1