Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Riboflavin, B2 Vitamini, Lactoflavin
- CAS
- 83-88-5
- EC
- 201-507-1
- Food Code
- E101
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Animal Nutrition
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (CAS 83-88-5) is a water-soluble isoalloxazine derivative supplied as a yellow to orange crystalline powder that acts as a precursor to the FMN and FAD coenzymes, and it is used to fortify flour and cereals, in multivitamin tablets and in animal premixes.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | C17H20N4O6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 376.36 g/mol |
| Appearance | Yellow to orange/yellow crystalline powd |
| Form | Powder |
| Color | Yellow to orange |
| Odor | Slight odour |
| Melting point | 278-279 °C (decomp) |
| Water solubility | 0.07 g/L (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 9°C |
| pH | 5.5-7.2 (0.07g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| HS code | 29362300 |
| Grades available | Food Grade, Feed Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Applications
Fortifies flour and cereals for deficiency prevention; in multivitamin tablets for energy support; in animal premixes for growth promotion; in cosmetics as photoprotectants; and in fluorescent tracers for industrial leak detection in piping systems.
Safety & Risks
Non-toxic with high doses causing harmless urine fluorescence; photosensitive leading to degradation. Avoid UV exposure in storage; use shaded handling areas and dust extractors to minimize airborne particles per safety assessments.
Packaging
Sealed in 10 kg light-barrier aluminum cans with nitrogen purges. Keep in vitamin-specific cool rooms with inventory scanning for expiration tracking.