pyridoxine

English

structure of pyridoxine

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɪɹɪˈdɒksɪn/

Noun

pyridoxine (countable and uncountable, plural pyridoxines)

1. (biochemistry) A derivative of pyridine, 4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast, and essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.

Synonyms

• vitamin B₆
• adermin