Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide Disodium (FAD)

Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide Disodium (FAD) (CAS 84366-81-4) is the disodium salt form of flavin adenine dinucleotide, a biologically active coenzyme of the Vitamin B2 family.

Where is Flavin Adenine Dinucleotide Disodium (FAD) used?

• Pharmaceutical and healthcare: bioavailable Vitamin B2 derivative for injectable preparations, specialised clinical formulations and API blends
• Nutraceutical and dietary supplement: Vitamin B2 with authorised EU health claims under Regulation (EC) No 432/2012
• Personal care and cosmetics: antioxidant and cell-conditioning agent
• As a redox-active cofactor it participates in enzymatic oxidation-reduction reactions.

Good to know: The FAD disodium form is not listed in Annex II of Directive 2002/46/EC as an authorised supplement source in the EU; verify regulatory suitability for finished supplement products. Manufacturers working to pharmacopoeial standards should confirm Ph. Eur. or USP monograph alignment with their grade upon enquiry, as specifications may vary by supplier lot.

Commercial specifications

• Purity commonly at or above 95% by assay
• Powder form
• Grades for cell culture, cosmetic and pharmaceutical research
• Storage generally at or below −20 °C
• Packaging: 1–5 kg units and 25 kg drums