Description

1-Deaza-Fmn is a specialized flavin mononucleotide (FMN) analog where a nitrogen atom in the isoalloxazine ring system has been replaced by a carbon atom. This structural modification makes it a valuable biochemical tool for probing enzyme mechanisms and studying flavoprotein-dependent redox reactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in advanced enzymology, metabolic pathway analysis, and cofactor engineering.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Used as a mechanistic probe to study the role of specific nitrogen atoms in flavin-dependent enzymes, such as oxidoreductases and dehydrogenases.
• Flavoprotein Studies: Serves as an analog cofactor to investigate substrate binding, electron transfer pathways, and catalytic efficiency in flavoproteins.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in biochemical assays to dissect and understand complex metabolic networks involving flavin cofactors.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a reference standard or tool compound in drug discovery programs targeting flavin-containing enzymes.
• Cofactor Engineering: Used in synthetic biology and biocatalysis to engineer novel enzyme activities or alter cofactor specificity.
• Academic Research: Fundamental research tool in universities and institutes for studying bioinorganic chemistry and redox biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Deaza-Fmn
CAS No.	70805-82-2
Molecular Formula	C17H21N4O9P
Molecular Weight	456.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Deazaflavin Mononucleotide; 1-Carba-FMN; 1-Deaza-FMN; 5-Deazaflavin Mononucleotide (Note: verify isomer); 1-Deaza-riboflavin 5'-phosphate; Flavin analog; FMN analog; Research biochemical 70805-82-2
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Quality Control

Our 1-Deaza-Fmn is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. For short-term use, the material may be stored at 2-8°C. The container should be kept in a dry, cool place and allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV/Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, buffer solutions

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