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Sigma-Aldrich

(−)-Riboflavin

meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

Lactoflavin, Vitamin B2, Vitamin G

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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:
12352205
eCl@ss:
34058005
PubChem Substance ID:
24899397
NACRES:
NA.21

Agency

USP/NF
meets USP testing specifications

Quality Level

200

Assay

98.0-102.0% dry basis

form

powder

color

dark yellow

mp

290 °C (dec.) (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

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

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General description

Riboflavin is an essential vitamin soluble in water. Milk and eggs are found to be its major sources. Riboflavin is usually bound to enzymes in all tissues. During riboflavin localization in plasma, it is bound to albumin and specific immunoglobulins.

Application

(-)-Riboflavin has been used to study its antimicrobial effect in vitro, through ultraviolet light A (UVA) activation.It has also been used collagen coated surface of the polyethylene membrane for cross-linking astrocytes.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Riboflavin serves as a precursor for the active enzyme cofactors riboflavin 5′-monophosphate (also called flavin mononucleotide or FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Riboflavin deficiency in the diet results in a well-defined syndrome known as ariboflavinosis, Riboflavin exhibits protective effects against tumor development and cardiovascular disease. Its deficiency often affects metabolism involving redox reactions. Riboflavin is found essential for iron absorption, gastrointestinal development, neurogenesis, corneal vascularization and corneal opacity.

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Photochemical eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by blue light activation of riboflavin
Makdoumi K, et al.
Acta Ophthalmologica, 95(5), 498-502 (2017)
Mechanical stretching elevates peptidyl arginine deiminase 2 expression in astrocytes
Algeciras ME, et al.
Current Eye Research, 33(11-12), 994-1001 (2008)
Graciely Gomes Correa et al.
Data in brief, 31, 105736-105736 (2020-06-09)
Modular and tuneable genetic tools for Metabolic Engineering fuels the development of chassis for the efficient production of biocompounds at industrial scale. We have constructed an autoinduction device for gene expression in Bacillus subtilis based on the LuxR/I quorum sensing
Evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of photo-activated riboflavin using ultraviolet light (UVA)
Makdoumi K, et al.
Graefe'S Archive For Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 248(2), 207-212 (2010)
The efficiency of cross-linking methods in eradication of bacteria is influenced by the riboflavin concentration and the irradiation time of ultraviolet light
Backman A, et al.
Acta Ophthalmologica, 92(7), 656-661 (2014)
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