Riboflavin
Riboflavin is also known as vitamin B2; it is found in many food sources such as vegetables, dairy, and legumes. Riboflavin plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins and is used to stimulate oxidation-reduction reactions. Riboflavin is a required cofactor for flavins and flavoproteins. Occasionally, riboflavin is used to treat migraines.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18959024
| Cas No. |
83-88-5 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥97% |
| Formula |
C17H20N4O6 |
| Formula Wt. |
376.36 |
| IUPAC Name |
7,8-dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione |
| Synonym |
Vitamin B2; Lactoflavin; Vitamin G; Beflavin; Flavaxin |
| Melting Point |
278-282°C(dec.) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in alcohol or dilute alkalies. Slightly soluble in benzyl alcohol or phenol. Insoluble in ether, chloroform, acetone or benzene. |
| Appearance |
Yellow – Orange powder |
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Henriques BJ, Olsen RK, Bross P, et al. Emerging roles for riboflavin in functional rescue of mitochondrial β-oxidation flavoenzymes. Curr Med Chem. 2010;17(32):3842-54. PMID: 20858216.
