Description
Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble thiamine derivative used as a treatment for diabetic neuropathy. More effective at increasing thiamin levels in blood and tissues than water-soluble salts like the previous vitamin B1.
MolecularFormula
C19H23N4O6PS
SMILEs
CC1=NC=C(C(=N1)N)CN(C=O)C(=C(CCOP(=O)(O)O)SC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)C
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Solubility
Soluble in water, and DMSO.
BoilingPoint
745.1±70.0 ℃ at 760 mmHg
VapourPressure
0.0±2.6 mmHg at 25℃
PreparationUse
a derivative of thiamine thought to be useful in the management of diabetic neuropathy, although evidence is lacking.