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

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento	Símbolo	Átomos	Masa atómica
Hydrogen	H	20	1,0080
Carbon	C	17	12,0110
Nitrogen	N	4	14,0070
Oxygen	O	6	15,9990

Composición elemental

Hydrogen ×20

5,4%

Carbon ×17

54,3%

Nitrogen ×4

14,9%

Oxygen ×6

25,5%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

⚠ 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

Propiedades

Tipo: organic
Estado: solid
Masa molar: 376,36 g/mol
Densidad: 1,6500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión: 282,0 °C
Solubilidad: 0.12 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 376,1383
XLogP: -1,5
TPSA: 155,0 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 5
H-Bond Acceptors: 7
Rotatable Bonds: 5
Heavy Atoms: 27
Complexity: 680,0

También conocido como

Vitamin B2

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Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

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Dichloromethane

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Butane

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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).