Preferred Name

Riboflavin

ID

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C808

ALT_DEFINITION

Water-soluble vitamin that is a coenzyme in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions. (DRI)

A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Riboflavin helps make red blood cells, helps some enzymes work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. It is found in milk, eggs, malted barley, organ meats, yeast, and leafy vegetables. Riboflavin is water-soluble (can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Not enough riboflavin can cause anemia (a low number of red blood cells), mouth sores, and skin problems. Amounts of riboflavin may be higher in the blood of patients with some types of cancer.

CAS_Registry

83-88-5

CHEBI_ID

CHEBI:17015

Chemical_Formula

C17H20N4O6

code

C808

Concept_In_Subset

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C63923

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176424

Contributing_Source

CRCH

FDA

DEFINITION

An essential human nutrient that is a heat-stable and water-soluble flavin belonging to the vitamin B family. Riboflavin is a precursor of the coenzymes flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). These coenzymes are of vital importance in normal tissue respiration, pyridoxine activation, tryptophan to niacin conversion, fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism, and glutathione reductase mediated detoxification. Riboflavin may also be involved in maintaining erythrocyte integrity. This vitamin is essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair.

FDA_UNII_Code

TLM2976OFR

FULL_SYN

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2

Lactoflavin

riboflavin

6,7-Dimethyl-9-D-ribitylisoalloxazine

RIBOFLAVIN

vitamin B2

Riboflavine

INFOODS

RIBF

label

Riboflavin

Legacy Concept Name

Riboflavin

Micronutrient

Y

NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID

38330

NSC Number

33298

Nutrient

Y

PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID

38330

PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID

38330

Preferred_Name

Riboflavin

prefixIRI

Thesaurus:C808

prefLabel

Riboflavin

Semantic_Type

Organic Chemical

Vitamin

UMLS_CUI

C0035527

Unit

mg

US_Recommended_Intake

Y

USDA_ID

405

subClassOf

http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C45812

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