Riboflavin

C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆

IUPAC: 7,8-Dimethyl-10-((2R,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)benzo[g]pteridine-2,4(3H,10H)-dione

CAS: 83-88-5

Übersicht

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that functions as a component of the coenzymes FAD and FMN. These coenzymes are critical for energy metabolism, cellular respiration, and the metabolism of fats, drugs, and steroids.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 20 1,0080
Carbon C 17 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×20
5,4%
C
Carbon ×17
54,3%
N
Nitrogen ×4
14,9%
O
Oxygen ×6
25,5%

Verwendung

  • • Coenzyme (FAD, FMN) component
  • • Food coloring (E101, bright yellow)
  • • Dietary supplement
  • • Migraine prophylaxis

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The bright yellow color of B-vitamin supplements and energy drinks comes from riboflavin

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Non-toxic (water-soluble, excess is excreted)
  • ⚠ Turns urine bright yellow

Structure

SMILES

CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C3=NC(=O)NC(=O)C3=N2)CC(C(C(CO)O)O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
376,36 g/mol
Dichte
1,6500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
282,0 °C
Löslichkeit
0.12 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
376,1383
XLogP
-1,5
TPSA
155,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
5
H-Bond Acceptors
7
Rotatable Bonds
5
Heavy Atoms
27
Complexity
680,0

Auch bekannt als

Vitamin B2

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riboflavin?
Riboflavin (C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 7,8-Dimethyl-10-((2R,3R,4S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)benzo[g]pteridine-2,4(3H,10H)-dione.
What is the molecular weight of Riboflavin?
Riboflavin has a molar mass of 376.364 g/mol.
What state is Riboflavin at room temperature?
Riboflavin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Riboflavin organic or inorganic?
Riboflavin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Riboflavin?
Riboflavin (C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).