6,7-Dimethylribityl Lumazine

• CAT Number: R057029
• CAS Number: 2535-20-8
• Molecular Formula: C13H18N4O6
• Molecular Weight: 326.309
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Deoxy-1-(3,4-dihydro-6,7-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-8(2H)-pteridinyl)-D-ribitol; 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(D-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)lumazine; [2S-(2R*,3R*,4S*)]-6,7-Dimethyl-8-(2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)-2,4(1H,3H)-pteridinedione; 6,7-Dimethyl-8-(1’-D-ri
• Target: Immunology and Inflammatory Disease Models
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 6,7-dimethyl-8-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl]pteridine-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H18N4O6/c1-5-6(2)17(3-7(19)10(21)8(20)4-18)11-9(14-5)12(22)16-13(23)15-11/h7-8,10,18-21H,3-4H2,1-2H3,(H,16,22,23)/t7-,8+,10-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: SXDXRJZUAJBNFL-XKSSXDPKSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(N(C2=NC(=O)NC(=O)C2=N1)CC(C(C(CO)O)O)O)C

6,7-Dimethylribityl Lumazine is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of riboflavin (vitamin B2), playing a crucial role in the metabolic pathways of bacteria, plants, and fungi. This compound is involved in the lumazine synthase-catalyzed reaction that ultimately leads to the formation of riboflavin, an essential nutrient for energy production and cellular function. 6,7-Dimethylribityl Lumazine is also of interest in biochemical research for its role in the study of enzyme mechanisms and the development of antibiotics targeting riboflavin biosynthesis in pathogenic microorganisms.