| Description | Lumiflavine (Lumilactoflavin) inhibits riboflavin uptake. It is produced by the photolysis of vitamin B2. |
| Synonyms | Lumilactoflavin, Lumiflavin, 光黃素 |
| molecular weight | 256.26 |
| Molecular formula | C13H12N4O2 |
| CAS | 1088-56-8 |
| Storage | keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: Slightly soluble |
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