稍溶于乙醇、环已醇、苯甲醇、乙酸，微溶于水，不溶于乙醚、氯仿、丙酮和苯。在酸性溶液中稳定，在碱性溶液中或受光照时者易被破坏。微臭，味微苦。核黄素属于B族维生素，含有戊糖侧链核糖醇。 Riboflavin belongs to the vitamin-B family and contains a pentose side chain ribitol. Enzyme cofactor Product Application: Photoinitiator of polymerization for PAGE gelsRiboflavin is used in the preparation of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). It also provides protection against oxidative damage. It is also used as a food coloring and a vitamin. Further, it is employed as a medication, animal feed supplement and nutritional supplement. In addition to this, it is used as a flavoring agent.