Compound class:
Metabolite
Comment: Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a water-soluble vitamin that is required for the biosynthesis of flavin-derived enzyme cofactors that are essential for cellular respiration. Taken as a dietary supplement to combat vitamin B2 deficiency.
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Compound class | Metabolite |
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IUPAC Name ![]() |
7,8-dimethyl-10-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione |
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CAS Registry No. | 83-88-5 (source: Scifinder) |
ChEBI | CHEBI:17015 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL1534 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 2834 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 178103192 |
PubChem CID | 493570 |
RCSB PDB Ligand | RBF |
Search Google for chemical match using the InChIKey | AUNGANRZJHBGPY-SCRDCRAPSA-N |
Search Google for chemicals with the same backbone | AUNGANRZJHBGPY |
UniChem Compound Search for chemical match using the InChIKey | AUNGANRZJHBGPY-SCRDCRAPSA-N |
UniChem Connectivity Search for chemical match using the InChIKey | AUNGANRZJHBGPY-SCRDCRAPSA-N |
Wikipedia | Riboflavin |
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Riboflavin (links to external site)
Cat. No. HY-B0456
Riboflavin (Standard) (links to external site)
Cat. No. HY-B0456R |