Lumiflavin-3-acetic Acid

• CAT Number: R055727
• CAS Number: 20227-26-3
• Molecular Formula: C15H14N4O4
• Molecular Weight: 314.301
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 4,10-Dihydro-7,8,10-trimethyl-2,4-dioxobenzo[g]pteridine-3(2H)-acetic Acid; 3-(Carboxymethyl)lumiflavin; Flavin I; N3-Carboxymethyl Lumiflavin
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(7,8,10-trimethyl-2,4-dioxobenzo[g]pteridin-3-yl)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14N4O4/c1-7-4-9-10(5-8(7)2)18(3)13-12(16-9)14(22)19(6-11(20)21)15(23)17-13/h4-5H,6H2,1-3H3,(H,20,21)
• InChIKey: GJSCQGXLPDWOMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1C)N(C3=NC(=O)N(C(=O)C3=N2)CC(=O)O)C

Lumiflavin-3-acetic acid is a derivative of lumiflavin, a naturally occurring flavin compound involved in biological redox processes. Lumiflavin-3-acetic acid features an acetic acid group attached to the lumiflavin molecule, enhancing its solubility and stability in aqueous environments. This compound is used in biochemical research as a fluorescent probe and cofactor analog. Its structural modifications enable unique applications in studying flavoprotein activity and enzyme kinetics. Lumiflavin-3-acetic acid contributes to advancements in understanding cellular metabolism and redox regulation.