Description

6-Mercaptoriboflavin is a chemically modified derivative of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) where a thiol (mercapto) group replaces a hydroxyl group, creating a unique biochemical probe. This compound matters for its role as a versatile tool in biochemical research, particularly in the study of flavoenzyme mechanisms and redox processes. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies engaged in enzyme kinetics, protein labeling, and the development of novel analytical assays.

Application

• Flavoenzyme Research: Used as a substrate analog or inhibitor to study the catalytic mechanisms and active sites of flavin-dependent enzymes.
• Protein Labeling & Conjugation: The reactive thiol group enables site-specific labeling of proteins or other biomolecules for fluorescence studies or affinity tagging.
• Redox Biochemistry: Serves as a model compound to investigate electron transfer pathways and the role of modified flavins in biological redox reactions.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed as a standard or reference material in developing HPLC, LC-MS, or other chromatographic methods for flavin analysis.
• Nutritional & Metabolic Studies: Acts as a probe to understand the metabolism and biological activity of riboflavin derivatives in cellular systems.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use as a synthetic intermediate or precursor in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Mercaptoriboflavin
CAS No.	101760-88-7
Molecular Formula	C17H20N4O6S
Molecular Weight	408.43 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Thioriboflavin; 6-SH-Riboflavin; Vitamin B2 6-thiol; 7,8-Dimethyl-10-ribityl-6-thioisoalloxazine; 6-Mercapto-7,8-dimethyl-10-(D-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)isoalloxazine; Alloxazine, 6-mercapto-7,8-dimethyl-10-(D-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 6-Mercaptoriboflavin is produced under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to stringent in-house quality standards suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture. For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.