Riboflavin, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Photoinitiator of polymerization for PAGE gelsRiboflavin is used in the preparation of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). It also provides protection against oxidative damage. It is also used as a food coloring and a vitamin. Further, it is employed as a medication, animal feed supplement and nutritional supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a flavoring agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in water, absolute ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in acetone and chloroform.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases, calcium and metallic salts.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 83-88-5
• Molecular Formula: C17H20N4O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 376.37
• MDL Number: MFCD00005022
• InChI Key: AUNGANRZJHBGPY-QTZZOOGMNA-N
• Synonym: riboflavin, vitamin b2, lactoflavin, riboflavine, vitamin g, lactoflavine, --riboflavin, beflavin, beflavine, flavaxin
• PubChem CID: 71310809
• IUPAC Name: 7,8-dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione
• SMILES: CC1=C(C)C=C2N(C[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO)C3=NC(=O)NC(=O)C3=NC2=C1

• Melting Point: 290°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 100 g
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8200
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,absolute ethanol and dimethyl sulfoxide. Insoluble in acetone and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 376.37
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Riboflavin

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