Description

Lumiflavin-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized flavin derivative, a key synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced biochemical tools and research compounds. Its core value lies in its role as a versatile building block for synthesizing modified riboflavin analogs and photoactive probes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photochemistry, enzymology, and pharmaceutical development who require high-purity, structurally defined flavin precursors.

Application

• Photochemical Research: Serves as a critical precursor for synthesizing photoactive flavin derivatives used in light-driven reaction studies and photodynamic therapy research.
• Enzyme Mechanism Probes: Used in the development of active-site directed inhibitors and mechanistic probes for flavin-dependent enzymes (flavoproteins).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic building block in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents targeting metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in the synthesis of labeled (e.g., fluorescent, isotopic) flavin cofactors for advanced biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential use in the development of organic electronic materials and photosensitizers due to its flavin core structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lumiflavin-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	74178-39-5
Molecular Formula	C17H18N4O4
Molecular Weight	342.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Lumiflavin-3-acetate; 10-Ethyl-7,8-dimethylisoalloxazine-3-acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-10-ethyl-7,8-dimethylisoalloxazine; Lumiflavin 3-acetic acid ethyl ester; 10-Ethyl-3-(ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-7,8-dimethylbenzo[g]pteridine-2,4(3H,10H)-dione
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Quality Control

Our Lumiflavin-3-Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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