Deazaflavin
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Deazaflavin
Deazaflavin is primarily used as a structural analog of flavin compounds, serving as a model or probe for redox cofactors in biochemical research. Additionally, it finds application in photochemical studies as a photosensitizer or electron transfer mediator.
Overview
Deazaflavin is a pyridopyrimidine compound (as defined by ChEBI). Its appearance is typically a white to off-white solid, and it is recommended to store at room temperature.
EINECS: 000-000-0
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Characteristics
Appearance & Form: Solid, White to off-white
Storage Temperature: Store at room temperature
Applications
Based on its chemical properties as a flavin analog, deazaflavin is primarily applied as a research tool and functional molecule in the following fields:
Biochemistry & Enzymology Research: Used as a mimic or competitive inhibitor of natural flavin coenzymes (FMN/FAD) to study the catalytic mechanisms, substrate recognition, and protein-cofactor interactions of flavin-dependent enzymes.
Photochemistry & Photobiology Research: Leveraging its photosensitive properties as a photosensitizer, electron donor/acceptor, or model compound in photo-induced electron transfer reactions, applied in artificial photosynthesis, photocatalysis, and mechanistic studies of photodynamic therapy.
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