Vitamin B2 (chemical formula: C17H20N4O6, 376.37), also called riboflavin, slightly soluble in water, heating in neutral or acidic solution is stable. For yellow enzymes in the body part of prosthetic group (yellow enzymes play a role of hydrogen in the biological oxidation reduction), when the lack of, will affect the body's biological oxidation, and make the metabolic disorder. Its lesions characterized by inflammation of the mouth, eye and genital area, such as deficiency, cheilitis, glossitis, conjunctivitis and scrotal phlogistic, etc., so the product can be used in the prevention and control of the disease. Vitamin B2 storage is very limited, so every day provided by the diet.
 Two properties of vitamin B2 is the main cause of the loss: 
(1) can be damaged by the light.
(2) the heating can be destroyed in the alkali.

Product Name:Riboflavin
Synonyms:7,8-Dimethyl-10-ribitylisoalloxazine; Lactoflavine; Vitamin B2
MF:C17H20N4O6
MW:376.37
CAS:83-88-5
EINECS:201-507-1

Application:
Vitamin B2 , as nutritional supplement, is widely used in wheat flour, dairy products and sauce. 
Vitamin B2 can also be used in rice, bread, biscuits, chocolate, catchup and so on. 
Vitamin B2 sometimes is used as pigment. 
Vitamin B2 can accelerate the growth and regeneration of cells. 
Vitamin B2 can accelerate the growth of the skin, nails, the hair.
Vitamin B2 helps eliminate the inflammation of the mouth, lips and tongue. 
Vitamin B2 can enhance the eyesight and reduce fatigue of the eye.
Vitamin B2 interaction with other materials can help the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein.