Product Description

Riboflavin Synonyms: 7,8-Dimethyl-10-ribitylisoalloxazine; Lactoflavine; Vitamin B2 Molecular Structure: Molecular Formula: C17H20N4O6 Molecular Weight: 376.37 CAS Number: 83-88-5 EINECS: 201-507-1 Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, is an easily absorbed micronutrient with a key role in maintaining health in humans and animals. Riboflavin is yellow or yellow-orange in color and in addition to being used as a food coloring; Riboflavin is also used to fortify some foods. Riboflavin is used in baby foods, breakfast cereals, pastas, sauces, processed cheese, fruit drinks, vitamin-enriched milk products, some energy drinks. Regarding occurrence and sources of vitamin B2, Yeast extract is considered to be exceptionally rich in vitamin B2, and liver and kidney are also rich sources. Wheat bran, eggs, meat, milk, and cheese are important sources in diets containing these foods. Cereals grains contain relatively low concentrations of flavins, but are important sources in those parts of