The molecule is a flavin mononucleotide resulting from the formal dehydrogenation of prenyl-FMNH2. It is an essential cofactor for the decarboxylase enzymes UbiD (Fdc1). It has a role as a cofactor. It is an organic heterotetracyclic compound, a flavin mononucleotide and a zwitterion. It derives from a D-ribitol 5-phosphate and a FMN. It is a conjugate acid of a prenyl-FMN(2-).
11,12,14,14-tetramethyl-3-oxo-8-[(2S,3S,4R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-5-phosphonooxypentyl]-4,6,8-triaza-1-azoniatetracyclo[7.7.1.02,7.013,17]heptadeca-1(16),2(7),5,9(17),10,12-hexaen-5-olate