6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine serves as a fluorophore in Lumazine proteins (LumP) of luminescent bacteria.AppearanceSupplied as a dark yellow solidPurity:≥90%Melting Point:>160ºC (dec.)Solubility:DMSO, WaterMethod for Determining Identity: Proton NMR (DMSO-d6) Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric AnalysisTLC Conditions:C18; Water = 100%; Visualized with UV and Naked eye; Rf = 0.40Specific 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.