Riboflavin
Alias
Lactoflavin
Vitamin B2
Category
Non-ionic surfactants-Sugar
CAS No.
83-88-5
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C17H20N4O6
Molecular Weight: 376.36
Structural Formula
Properties
Appearance: orange-yellow solid.
Solubility: slightly soluble in water.
Stability: stable.
Risk: irritation, irritation to skin, eye.
Animal toxicity[1]: dog oral LD: > 2000mg/Kg;
rat intraperitoneal LD50: 560mg/Kg;
rat intravenous LD50: 50mg/Kg;
rat oral LD50: > 10000mg/Kg;
rat subcutaneous LD50: 5000mg/Kg.
Ecology: may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability: biodegradable.
Characteristics: excellent antistatic, emulsifying, dispersing abilities. micronutrient. growth substance.
Synthesis
Quality standards & test methods
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physical and chemical indexes
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Major Uses
Use as antistatic agent.
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Conditioning agent, dye in personal care products.
Use as photosensitizing agent.
Manufacturers
References
[1]:http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/: 83-88-5