Specifications of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Food Grade 98%
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% |
Feed Grade 80%
Items |
Standards |
Appearance |
Yellow Or Orange-Yellow Crystalline Powder |
Identification |
Conform |
Assay(on dried basis) |
≥80% |
Particle Size |
Sieve 90% Pass Through 0.28mm Normal Sieve |
Loss On Drying |
3.0% Max |
Residue On Ignition |
0.5% Max |
Previous: Sodium Hyaluronate
Next: Vitamin B1 – Thiamine