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Riboflavin
Riboflavin
  • Riboflavin

Riboflavin

Product Name: Riboflavin
CAS No.: 83-88-5
MF: C17H20N4O6
MW: 376.36
Melting point: 290 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Storage temp.: 2-8°C
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent). Solutions deteriorate on exposure to light, especially in the presence of alkali. It shows polymorphism (5.9)
Form: powder
Color: Yellow to orange
PH: 5.5-7.2 (0.07g/l, H2O, 20°C)

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is used in skin care preparations as an emollient. It can be found in sun care products as a suntan enhancer. Medicinally, it is used for the treatment of skin lesions.