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Riboflavin, 98%
CAS: 83-88-5 | C17H20N4O6 | 376.37 g/mol
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Catalog number A11764.14
also known as A11764-14
Price (EUR)
32,20
Each
Quantity:
25 g
Price (EUR)
32,20
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS83-88-5
IUPAC Name7,8-dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]-2H,3H,4H,10H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione
Molecular FormulaC17H20N4O6
InChI KeyAUNGANRZJHBGPY-QTZZOOGMNA-N
SMILESCC1=C(C)C=C2N(C[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO)C3=NC(=O)NC(=O)C3=NC2=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetFormPowder
Assay (unspecified)97.5%
Loss on Drying1.5 % (105°C)
Appearance (Color)Yellow to orange
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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Raiskup, F.; Theuring, A.; Pillunat, L. E.; Spoerl, E. Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet-A light in progressive keratoconus: Ten-year results. J. Cataract Refract. Surg. 2015, 41 (1), 41-46.
- Soudais, C.; Samassa, F.; Sarkis, M.; Le Bourhis, L.; Bessoles, S.; Blanot, D.; Hervé, M.; Schmidt, F.; Mengin-Lecreulx, D.; Lantz, O. In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis of the Gram-Negative Bacteria-Derived Riboflavin Precursor Derivatives Activating Mouse MAIT Cells. J. Immunol. 2015, 194 (10), 4641-4649.