103217

Lumichrome

• Synonym(s): 7,8-Dimethylalloxazine
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₂H₁₀N₄O₂
• CAS Number: 1086-80-2
• Molecular Weight: 242.23
• EC Number: 214-120-8
• MDL number: MFCD00005021
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• PubChem Substance ID: 24846599
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• form: powder, crystals or chunks
• technique(s): titration: suitable
• mp: >300 °C (lit.)
• λmax: 350 nm; 392 nm (2nd)
• application(s): diagnostic assay manufacturing; hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: Cc1cc2nc3NC(=O)NC(=O)c3nc2cc1C
• InChI: 1S/C12H10N4O2/c1-5-3-7-8(4-6(5)2)14-10-9(13-7)11(17)16-12(18)15-10/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H2,14,15,16,17,18)
• InChI key: ZJTJUVIJVLLGSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Lumichrome (7,8-Dimethylalloxazine) is a natural metabolite of riboflavin. It is a flourescent photoproduct of riboflavin degradation. It is known to be an effective photosensitizer and a fluorescent dye.

Application

Lumichrome is suitable as a fluorescence probe, metal ion sensor, and may be used for the inactivation of biological contaminants. Its applications are also seen in memory and semiconductor devices.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves