a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C10H6N4O2
flavoprotein
2.
any yellow pigment based on flavin
3. another name for quercetin
Word origin
C19: from Latin flāvus yellow
flavin in American English
(ˈfleɪvɪn)
noun
1.
a complex heterocyclic ketone, C10H6N4O2
2.
any of a group of yellow pigments, derived from this ketone and occurring in certain plant and animal products or prepared by synthesis; specif., riboflavin