Description

5-Deazalumiflavin is a synthetic flavin analog, a key structural derivative of the biologically essential riboflavin (vitamin B2) cofactor. This compound is of significant value in biochemical research for its unique redox and photophysical properties, which differ from natural flavins. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of enzymology, photochemistry, and pharmaceutical development to study electron transfer mechanisms and develop novel probes or catalysts.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a mechanistic probe to study flavin-dependent enzymes and electron transfer pathways.
• Photochemical Studies: Investigation of photo-induced redox reactions and development of light-sensitive molecular systems.
• Enzyme Mimic Development: Serving as a core structure for designing artificial enzymes and biocatalysts.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents targeting redox biology.
• Analytical Chemistry: Development of fluorescent or electrochemical biosensors and assays.
• Material Science: Exploration in organic electronic materials due to its conjugated heterocyclic system.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Deazalumiflavin
CAS No.	61696-29-5
Molecular Formula	C17H21N5O4
Molecular Weight	359.38 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Deazaalloxazine; 5-Deaza-isoalloxazine; 5-Deazaflavin; 5-Deaza-riboflavin analog; 1,3-Dimethyl-5-deazaisoalloxazine; 5-Deaza-1,3-dimethyllumiflavin; 5-Deaza-1,3,7,8,10-pentamethylisoalloxazine (common structural descriptor)
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Quality Control

Our 5-Deazalumiflavin is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.