Synonyms: 6,7-dimethyl-9-d-ribitylisoalloxazine, flavaxin, beflavin, 7,8-dimethyl-10-(d-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)riboflavinequinone, hyflavin, lactoflavin, lactoflavine, ribipca, riboderm, riboflavinequinone, vitamin B2, vitamin G
Use: dietary supplement
Found in: cheese, milk, lean meat, fish, green vegetables, whole grain foods
Molecular formula: C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
CAS No: 83-88-5
EINECS No: 201-507-1

Physical data

Appearance: yellow-gold powder
Melting point: ca. 290 C (decomposes)
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Water solubility: soluble

Stability

Stable, but light-sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases, calcium, metallic salts. May be moisture sensitive.

Toxicology

Not hazardous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 > 10000 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 560 mg kg^-1
SCU-RAT LD50 5000 mg kg^-1
IVN-RAT LD50 50 mg kg^-1

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Transport information

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Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

None.

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This information was last updated on January 3, 2006. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.
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