Riboflavin

CAS NO.:83-88-5     

MF:  C17H20N4O6        

MW: 376.36    

Nature:Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder, slightly smelly, slightly bitter. Melting point 280℃(decomposition). Soluble in alkaline solution and sodium chloride solution, slightly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether and chloroform. The aqueous solution is yellowish-green and the saturated aqueous solution is neutral. Heat resistance, acid resistance is good, in alkaline solution or ultraviolet irradiation is vulnerable to destruction, reducing agents are also unstable.        

Application: Biochemical research, photocatalyst, nutrient and clinical drug for acrylamide gel polymerization belong to vitamin B group, participate in the metabolism of sugar, fat and protein in the body, maintain normal visual function and promote growth. Clinical for the treatment of lack of vitamin B2 caused by keratitis, slossitis and other diseases.