6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine serves as a fluorophore in Lumazine proteins (LumP) of luminescent bacteria.
AppearanceSupplied as a dark yellow solid
Purity:≥90%
Melting Point:>160ºC (dec.)
Solubility:DMSO, Water
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC Conditions:C18; Water = 100%; Visualized with UV and Naked eye; Rf = 0.40
Specific Rotation:+150.9º (c=0.11, Water; 16 hours)
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Hygroscopic and light sensitive. Store in amber vial under inert atmosphere.