Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride
Thiamine hydrochloride, thiaminium chloride hydrochloride, thiamine(2+) dichloride, thiamine HCl
- CAS
- 67-03-8
- EC
- 200-641-8
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharma & Healthcare, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride (CAS 67-03-8) is the hydrochloride salt form of thiamine, a water-soluble B vitamin, and appears as a white crystalline powder used to fortify cereals, flour, infant formula, drinks and supplements, as an API in pharmaceutical preparations, and in feed and scalp care formulations. White crystalline powder; density ~1.38 g/cm³, melting point 248 °C (decomp), pH 2.7–3.3, water solubility 1 g/mL. Available in USP, BP, Ph. Eur., and FCC specifications; listed under FEMA 3322 and authorised in the EU under Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC and Regulation (EC) 1925/2006.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C12H17N4OS.ClH.Cl |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 337.27 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to almost white |
| Odor | sour mild bitter |
| Melting point | 248 °C (decomp) |
| Water solubility | 1 g/mL |
| Flash point | 9°C |
| pH | 2.7-3.3 |
| GHS signal word | Warning · Irritant / harmful |
| HS code | 29362200 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Pharma Grade, Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin B1 Thiamine Hydrochloride
Applications
- Food & Nutrition: Fortifies cereals, flour, infant formula, and drinks.
- Dietary Supplements: Active ingredient supporting energy, nervous, and heart function.
- Pharma & Healthcare: API in tablets, injectables, and B-complex preparations.
- Animal Nutrition: Feed-grade material for livestock and aquaculture premix formulations.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Used in scalp and hair care nutritional enrichment formulations.
Safety & Risks
GHS Warning; H319 (causes serious eye irritation). Low acute hazard overall. Use eye protection and avoid dust inhalation. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
Packaging
Supplied in 25 kg drums or cartons; 1–5 kg bags available for small lots. Store cool, dry, and away from light.