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Riboflavin (B2)

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (−)-Riboflavin, Lactoflavin, Vitamin B₂, Vitamin G
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
• CAS Number: 83-88-5
• Molecular Weight: 376.36
• Beilstein: 97825
• EC Number: 201-507-1
• MDL number: MFCD00005022
• UNSPSC Code: 12164500
• PubChem Substance ID: 24871529
• E Number: E101

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• form: solid
• CofA: current certificate can be downloaded
• feature: standard type water soluble vitamin
• packaging: ampule of 1000 mg
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• mp: 290 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• application(s): food and beverages
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1=C(C)C=C(N(C[C@H](O)[C@@H]([C@H](O)CO)O)C(C2=N3)=NC(NC2=O)=O)C3=C1
• InChI: 1S/C17H20N4O6/c1-7-3-9-10(4-8(7)2)21(5-11(23)14(25)12(24)6-22)15-13(18-9)16(26)20-17(27)19-15/h3-4,11-12,14,22-25H,5-6H2,1-2H3,(H,20,26,27)/t11-,12+,14-/m0/s1
• InChI key: AUNGANRZJHBGPY-SCRDCRAPSA-N

Description

General description

Riboflavin (B2) is a vitamin, which is a vital component of mitochondrial energy production. It can be used in the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction and also for the prophylactic treatment of migraine in adults. It is a part of the coenzyme flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), involved in a number of oxidation and reduction reactions.

Application

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Riboflavin (B2) may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in neutraceutical products and food products using high-performance liquid chromatography technique.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves