Description

Galactoflavin is a synthetic riboflavin (vitamin B2) analog, a compound of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent antagonist of riboflavin, making it a crucial tool for studying vitamin B2 metabolism, deficiency states, and related enzymatic pathways. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science industries who require high-purity biochemical intermediates for metabolic studies and drug discovery programs.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific antagonist to induce and study riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency in experimental models.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as an inhibitor for flavin-dependent enzymes (flavoproteins) to investigate their mechanism of action and metabolic roles.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a reference standard and key intermediate in the research of metabolic disorders and potential therapeutic agents targeting flavin pathways.
• Nutritional Science: Employed in studies examining the impact of vitamin antagonism on cellular metabolism, growth, and development.
• Academic Research: A valuable compound for university and institutional labs focusing on vitamin metabolism, cancer research (exploring anti-metabolite effects), and mitochondrial function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Galactoflavin
CAS No.	5735-19-3
Molecular Formula	C17H20N4O6
Molecular Weight	376.37 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-Dimethyl-10-(D-1'-acetoxy-2',3',4'-trihydroxybutyl)isoalloxazine; D-Galactoflavin; 10-(D-1'-Acetoxy-2',3',4'-trihydroxybutyl)-7,8-dimethylisoalloxazine; Galactoflavine; NSC 71964; Riboflavin Tetraacetate (related derivative); Vitamin B2 Antagonist
EINECS	227-268-9

Quality Control

Our Galactoflavin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While typically supplied as a research-grade material, production can be aligned with cGMP guidelines for advanced pharmaceutical development needs upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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