Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, as one of the thirteen necessary vitamins for human body and a member of vitamin B group, is slightly soluble in water.
Uses of Vitamin B2: Being used as nutritional supplement, it is widely used in wheat flour, dairy products and sauce. It also can be used in rice, bread, biscuits, chocolate, catchup and so on. Sometimes it is also used as pigment. As a food additive, Vitamin B2 is an essential food ingredient in our food supply. As a leading food additives and food ingredients supplier in China, we can provide you with high quality Vitamin B2.
Functions of vitamin B2:
1. It can accelerate the growth and regeneration of cells.
2. It can accelerate the growth of the skin, nails, the hair.
3. It helps eliminate the inflammation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
4. It can enhance the eyesight and reduce fatigue of the eye.
5. Its interaction with other materials can help the metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protein.
Specifications of Vitamin B2:
| Name | Riboflavin (Vitamin B 2) |
| CAS No. | 83-88-5 |
| Chemical Formula | C12H17ClN4OS.HCl |
| Specification | BP 98 / USP 24 |
| Packing | In 20 kg drums or cartons |
| Functional use | Nutrition enhancer |
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Orange yellow crystalline powder |
| Identification | positive reaction |
| Specific Rotation | Should be clear and colorless |
| Color of solution | No more than solution Y7 or GY7 |
| PH | 2.7 - 3.3 |
| Sulfates | 300 ppm max |
| Nitrates | None |
| Heavy metals | 20 ppm max |
| Absorbance of solution | 0.025 max |
| Chromatographic purity | 1 max |
| Loss on drying | 5.0 max |
| Residue on ignition | 0.10% max |
| Assay | 98.5 - 101.5% |