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Sigma-Aldrich

D-(−)-Ribose

≥99% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Aldehydo-D-ribose

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O5
CAS Number:
50-69-1
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Beilstein:
1723081
EC Number:
200-059-4
MDL number:
MFCD00135453
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
24899392
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

microbial (fermentation)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]20/D -21.0 to -19.5 °, c = 4% (w/v) in water

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable

impurities

≤10 ppm Heavy metals (lead)

color

white

mp

88-92 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C([H])=O

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

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Ribose is an aldopentose monosaccharide that is phosphorylated into D-ribose 5-phosphate by ribokinase.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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