D-Ribose

CAS: 50-69-1

Ref. 3D-MR05196

Product Information

• Name: D-Ribose
• Synonyms: (2R, 3R, 4R) - 2, 3, 4, 5- Tetrahydroxypentanal
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: D-ribose (Rib) is an aldopentose, a component of RNA and a constituent of numerous cofactors, and certain vitamins. (Collins, 2006). Ribose is a component of bacterial polysaccharides found in Salmonella (Lindberg, 1990). Ribosylation leads to the production of significant amounts of advanced glycation end products, both extracellularly and intracellularly, it may be involved in cell dysfunction and subsequent cognitive impairments (Wei, 2012).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder