D-(−)-Ribose
SIGMA/R7500 - ≥99% (GC)
Synonym: Aldehydo-D-ribose
CAS Number: 50-69-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O5
Molecular Weight: 150.13
EC Number: 200-059-4
MDL Number: MFCD00135453
Linear Formula: C5H10O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (GC) |
| biological source | microbial (fermentation) |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| impurities | ≤10 ppm Heavy metals (lead) |
| InChI | 1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10) |
| InChI key | PYMYPHUHKUWMLA-LMVFSUKVSA |
| mp | 88-92 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D -21.0 to -19.5 °, c = 4% (w/v) in water |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H |
| solubility | water: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Ribose is an aldopentose monosaccharide that is phosphorylated into D-ribose 5-phosphate by ribokinase. |
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| Packaging: | 10 mg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (GC) |
| mp | 88-92 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |