- alias: thiamine, vitamin b1
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- vitamin b1, also known as thiamine, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for energy production, nerve function, and overall cellular health. it plays a critical role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, converting them into energy and supporting the proper functioning of the nervous system.
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chemical properties
- molecular weight: 265.35 g/mol
- density: 1.3 g/cm³
- boiling point: decomposes before boiling
- solubility: highly soluble in water
- optical rotation: not applicable
- chemical formula: C₁₂H₁₇ClN₄OS
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usefulness in medicine
- vitamin b1 is used to treat and prevent beriberi, a condition caused by thiamine deficiency, which affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems.
- it is crucial in managing wernicke-korsakoff syndrome, a neurological disorder often seen in alcoholics.
- thiamine also supports healthy brain function and may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
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- vitamin b1 has shown some potential antimicrobial effects by disrupting bacterial metabolism in specific conditions.
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