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

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 20 1.0080
Carbon C 17 12.0110
Nitrogen N 4 14.0070
Oxygen O 6 15.9990

元素组成

H
5.4%
C
54.3%
N
14.9%
O
25.5%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ 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

属性

类型
organic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
376.36 g/mol
密度
1.6500 g/cm³
熔点
282.0 °C
溶解度
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

别名

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).