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

Обзор

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.

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Hydrogen H 20 1,0080
Carbon C 17 12,0110
Nitrogen N 4 14,0070
Oxygen O 6 15,9990

Элементный состав

H
5,4%
C
54,3%
N
14,9%
O
25,5%

Применение

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

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

  • ⚠ 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

Свойства

Тип
organic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
376,36 g/mol
Плотность
1,6500 g/cm³
Температура плавления
282,0 °C
Растворимость
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

Также известен как

Vitamin B2

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).