Description

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is an essential water-soluble vitamin critical for energy metabolism and cellular function. This high-purity compound is vital for formulating nutritional supplements, fortified foods, and pharmaceutical preparations. It is a key ingredient sought by manufacturers in the global nutraceutical, food and beverage, animal feed, and pharmaceutical industries.

Application

• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A primary ingredient in multivitamin tablets, capsules, and B-complex formulations to address nutritional deficiencies and support energy production.
• Food & Beverage Fortification: Used to enrich and fortify products like breakfast cereals, energy drinks, dairy products, and infant formula, enhancing their nutritional profile.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Employed in the production of therapeutic tablets, injections, and oral solutions for the treatment and prevention of Vitamin B2 deficiency (ariboflavinosis).
• Animal Feed & Pet Food Additive: Incorporated into premixes to ensure proper growth, development, and health in livestock, poultry, and companion animals.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized in skincare formulations for its antioxidant properties and role in maintaining healthy skin and mucosa.
• Biochemical Research & Cell Culture: Serves as a vital component in microbiological media and cell culture systems to support growth and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Riboflavin
CAS No.	83-88-5
Molecular Formula	C17H20N4O6
Molecular Weight	376.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Vitamin B2; Lactoflavin; 7,8-Dimethyl-10-ribitylisoalloxazine; 6,7-Dimethyl-9-(D-1-ribityl)isoalloxazine; Riboflavine; Vitasan B2; Beflavit; Flavaxin; Flavitol; Ovoflavin
EINECS	201-507-1

Quality Control

Our Riboflavin is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards, including USP, EP, and FCC monographs where applicable. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, potency, purity, and the absence of harmful impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of heat. Due to its strictly light-sensitive nature, all handling and storage must minimize exposure to light to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on dried basis)
Specific Rotation	-115° to -135°
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.5%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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