Fursultiamine

Fursultiamine (CAS 804-30-8), also referenced by its acronym TTFD (thiamine tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide), is a lipophilic derivative of Vitamin B1 with enhanced membrane permeability compared to standard thiamine salts.

Where is Fursultiamine used?

• Pharmaceutical: Vitamin B1 source in prescription and OTC preparations
• Oral solid dosage forms and topical systems
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement: Vitamin B1 ingredient
• Personal care and cosmetics: B-vitamin active in skin-conditioning and scalp-care
• Its solubility characteristics may offer formulation advantages in emulsion and leave-on systems.

Good to know: Not listed in Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC for EU-marketed food supplements; regulatory suitability for target markets must be verified. Authorised EU health claims under Regulation (EC) No 432/2012 apply where Vitamin B1 is incorporated.

Commercial specifications

• Powder form
• Grades for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic manufacturing
• Sourced from audited GMP facilities; certificates of analysis include identity, purity and microbiological data
• 25 kg fibre drums or cartons; smaller lots of 1–5 kg