Description

6-Methyl-7-(1',2'-Dihydroxyethyl)-8-Ribityllumazine is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and related compounds. This specialized lumazine derivative is of significant interest for research and development in the fields of biochemistry, enzymology, and nutritional science. It is primarily utilized by researchers in pharmaceutical development, academic institutions, and industrial biotechnology companies focusing on vitamin synthesis pathways and enzyme mechanism studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the final steps of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) biosynthesis in microorganisms and plants.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor Studies: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in research on lumazine synthase and riboflavin synthase enzymes.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated for its role in metabolic pathways related to vitamin production and function.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference material for analytical method development and quality control in vitamin-related pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in tracer studies and metabolic flux analysis to understand vitamin synthesis in biological systems.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Potential precursor or model compound in the development of microbial fermentation processes for vitamin production.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-7-(1',2'-Dihydroxyethyl)-8-Ribityllumazine
CAS No.	59936-28-6
Molecular Formula	C14H22N4O8
Molecular Weight	374.35 g/mol
Synonyms	6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine precursor; 7-(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl)-6-methyl-8-ribityllumazine; 6-Methyl-7-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)-8-(1-D-ribityl)lumazine; Lumazine ribityl derivative; Vitamin B2 biosynthesis intermediate; 8-Ribityl-6-methyl-7-(1,2-dihydroxyethyl)lumazine
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-7-(1',2'-Dihydroxyethyl)-8-Ribityllumazine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material tailored to specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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