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flavin [1 record]

Record 1 2003-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
DEF

Any of several water-soluble yellow pigments occurring as coenzymes of flavoproteins.

CONT

Flavin ... any of a class of ... nitrogenous pigments derived from isoalloxazine ...

OBS

Among the best known flavins are acriflavine and riboflavine.

OBS

Not to be confused with flavine.

OBS

Not to be confused with quercetin, which is sometimes called "flavin".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Nom générique de pigments fluorescents jaunes, très répandus dans la nature, hydrosolubles, dont les mieux connus sont la riboflavine et la lyxoflavine.

CONT

Flavines ou lyochromes. Ces pigments jaunes sont très largement répandus chez les animaux, les végétaux, les Bactéries [...] La d-riboflavine est identique à la vitamine B2.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
DEF

Pigmento amarillo derivado de la 2-fenil-4-cromona presente en las partes aéreas no leñosas de los vegetales.

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