CAS 4300-28-1

Ribose 5-phosphate

Description:

Ribose 5-phosphate is a crucial biochemical compound that plays a significant role in cellular metabolism, particularly in the pentose phosphate pathway. It is a phosphorylated form of ribose, a five-carbon sugar, and is characterized by its molecular formula C5H13O10P. This compound exists as a colorless, water-soluble solid and is involved in the synthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids, serving as a precursor for ribonucleotides. Ribose 5-phosphate is essential for the production of ATP, NADPH, and other important biomolecules, contributing to energy metabolism and biosynthetic processes. Its structure includes a ribose sugar with a phosphate group attached, which influences its reactivity and interactions with enzymes. Additionally, it plays a role in cellular signaling and regulation, making it vital for various physiological functions. Due to its importance in metabolic pathways, ribose 5-phosphate is studied in the context of cellular health, disease states, and potential therapeutic applications.

Formula: C₅H₁₁O₈P

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H11O8P/c6-1-3(7)5(9)4(8)2-13-14(10,11)12/h1,3-5,7-9H,2H2,(H2,10,11,12)/t3-,4+,5-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=PPQRONHOSHZGFQ-LMVFSUKVSA-N

SMILES: [C@@H]([C@@H](COP(=O)(O)O)O)([C@H](C=O)O)O

Synonyms:

• 5-(dihidrogenofosfato) de D-ribosa
• 5-(dihydrogenophosphate) de D-ribose
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Ribose 5-phosphate
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Ribose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate)
• D-Ribose 5-phosphate
• D-Ribose-5-(dihydrogenphosphat)
• R-5-P
• Ribose 5-monophosphate
• Ribose 5-phosphate
• Ribose phosphate
• Ribose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate), <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
• Ribose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate), D-
• D-Ribose, 5-(dihydrogen phosphate)
• 5-O-phosphono-D-ribofuranose
• 5-O-phosphonopentose
• D-Ribose 5-(dihydrogen phosphate)

D-Ribose 5-phosphate

CAS: 4300-28-1

Ribose 5-phosphate: Intermediate in oxidative PPP, final in non-oxidative PPP, used for nucleotide and nucleic acid synthesis.

Formula: C₅H₁₁O₈P

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 230.11

Ref: TM-T19267