Description

(2R,3R,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal, also known as D-Ribose, is a naturally occurring pentose sugar with the molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₅ (CAS No. 50-69-1). This high-purity compound is a critical precursor in nucleotide synthesis and serves as a fundamental building block for RNA, ATP, and other vital biomolecules. Our D-Ribose is rigorously tested to ensure ≥99% purity (HPLC), making it ideal for research, pharmaceutical development, and biochemical applications. It is available in crystalline form, soluble in water, and complies with USP/PhEur standards for reliability. Suitable for cell culture, enzymology, and metabolic studies, this product is packaged under inert conditions to guarantee stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 50-69-1
• Complexity: 104
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h1,3-5,7-10H,2H2/t3-,4+,5-/m0/s1
• InChI Key: PYMYPHUHKUWMLA-LMVFSUKVSA-N
• Exact Mass: 150.05282342
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
• Molecular Weight: 150.13
• SMILES: C([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)O)O
• Topological: 98
• Monoisotopic Mass: 150.05282342
• Physical Description: Solid; White powder;
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00000085 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: 50-69-1, (2R,3R,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal, aldehydo-D-ribose, Ribose, D-, aldehydo-D-ribo-pentose, d(-)-ribose, MFCD00135453, 34466-20-1, DTXSID6043917, D-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyvaleraldehyde, 681HV46001, C5H10O5, D-Ribose; Ribose, D- (8CI); Ribose; D-(-)-Ribose, dl-Ribose, D-ribose (open form), D-RIBOSE [FHFI], D-RIBOSE [MI], D-RIBOSE [WHO-DD], SCHEMBL22679, D-(-)-Ribose, 98%, SCHEMBL9811639, CHEBI:47014, FEMA 3793, D-(-)-Ribose, >=98%, D-(-)-Ribose, >=99%, DTXSID101019160, BCP04566, HY-W018772R, Tox21_303971, AC7811, MFCD06799032, s5544, AKOS016842327, BCP9000577, CCG-266199, CS-W019558, DB15073, HY-W018772, MR05196, CAS-50-69-1, D-Ribose(mixture of isomers) (Standard), NCGC00357197-01, BCP0726000059, DB-030333, D-(-)-Ribose, for synthesis, 97-102%, EN300-105204, D-(-)-Ribose, Vetec(TM) reagent grade, 99%, D-(-)-Ribose, plant cell culture tested, BioReagent, D-(-)-Ribose, suitable for cell culture, BioReagent, Q27120759, (2R, 3R, 4R) – 2, 3, 4, 5- Tetrahydroxypentanal, D-(-)-Ribose, >=99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC), E5431ED6-777D-48C4-AE76-2B114FABE2D6, Z1255372712, Ribose, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

D-Ribose is widely used in biomedical research as a substrate for studying nucleotide metabolism and ATP regeneration pathways. It is essential for in vitro synthesis of RNA and coenzymes like NADH. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a precursor for antiviral and anticancer drug development. Additionally, D-Ribose is employed in cell culture media to support energy-demanding processes and in diagnostic assays for enzyme activity measurement.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• Not Classified
• Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 152 of 153 companies (only 0.7% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Not Classified

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