Is Riboflavin-5-Phosphate vegetarian?
Riboflavin-5-Phosphate
Riboflavin-5-phosphate, also known as flavin mononucleotide (FMN), is a more water-soluble form of riboflavin (vitamin B2) used as a food colourant and nutritional supplement. It can be produced via microbial fermentation or chemical phosphorylation of riboflavin.
| Also known as | Coflavinase, Flavin mononucleotide, Flavin Mononucleotide Sodium Salt, FMN, FMN Sodium Salt, Riboflavin 5'-phosphate, Riboflavin sodium phosphate, Riboflavin-5-Sodium Phosphate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B2 phosphate, Vitamin B2 phosphate sodium salt |
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| E number | E101a |
| INS number | 106 |
| CAS number | 130-40-5 |
| EC number | 204-988-6 |
| Last reviewed | 28 May 2026 |
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