Product Description
Riboflavin Sodium Phosphate is a water-soluble form of riboflavin (Vitamin B2) where riboflavin is combined with phosphate and sodium. This compound is often used in various pharmaceutical, nutritional, and food applications. It serves as a stable form of riboflavin, ensuring its bioavailability and effectiveness in the body.
Key Characteristics:
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Chemical Composition:
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is the core molecule.
- Sodium and phosphate are added to enhance stability and solubility.
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Physical Properties:
- Typically appears as a yellow crystalline powder.
- It is water-soluble, making it easier to incorporate into liquids like supplements, intravenous (IV) solutions, and fortified foods.
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Uses:
- In Pharmaceuticals: It is often included in IV fluids or injections for patients who require riboflavin supplementation (such as those with riboflavin deficiency or certain metabolic disorders).
- Nutritional Supplements: Added to multivitamin formulations or standalone riboflavin supplements to treat or prevent vitamin B2 deficiency.
- Food Fortification: Commonly added to cereals, dairy products, and beverages to enrich them with vitamin B2.
- Cosmetics: Sometimes used in skincare products for its purported antioxidant and skin-health benefits.
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Benefits of Riboflavin:
- Essential for energy production (helping to convert carbohydrates into energy).
- Vital for the maintenance of healthy skin, eyes, and nervous system.
- Works as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from oxidative damage.
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Stability:
- The sodium phosphate component enhances the stability of riboflavin in solution, preventing it from degradation due to light and air exposure.
Typical Applications:
- Medical treatments for conditions like migraines (where riboflavin supplements are commonly prescribed).
- Used in intravenous infusions when there's a need for direct vitamin administration.
- In food industry, as a fortifying agent to boost nutritional content.