Description
A derivative of Riboflavin.Riboflavin is a vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to prevent and treat riboflavin deficiency and prevent migraines.
Synonyms
Lumichrome; 7,8-Dimethylbenzo[g]pteridine-2,4(1H,3H)-dione;7,8-Dimethylalloxazine; 7,8-Dimethylisoalloxazine
IUPAC Name
7,8-dimethyl-1H-benzo[g]pteridine-2,4-dione
Molecular Formula
C12H10N4O2
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N=C3C(=N2)C(=O)NC(=O)N3
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H10N4O2/c1-5-3-7-8(4-6(5)2)14-10-9(13-7)11(17)16-12(18)15-10/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H2,14,15,16,17,18)
InChIKey
ZJTJUVIJVLLGSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
385.06°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.2532 g/cm3(rough estimate)
Solubility
Aqueous Base (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Heated, Sonicated)
Definition
ChEBI: A compound showing blue fluorescence, formed by a photolysis of riboflavin in acid or neutral solution.
pKa
10.02±0.70(Predicted)
Refractive Index
1.6081 (estimate)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Uses
Lumichrome is a derivative of riboflavin, a vitamin with a key role in maintaining cellular function and health in human and animals.