D-Ribulose 5-phosphate

CAS: 551-85-9

Ref. 3D-MR184492

Product Information

• Name: D-Ribulose 5-phosphate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: D-Ribulose 5-phosphate is a phosphorylated sugar, which is a key intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway, derived from the enzymatic phosphorylation of D-ribulose. This pathway is crucial in cells for the generation of NADPH and the synthesis of ribose-5-phosphate, which is essential for nucleotide biosynthesis. The compound is produced from ribulose via the action of ribose-phosphate isomerase, a crucial enzyme in cellular metabolism.D-Ribulose 5-phosphate primarily functions as a precursor in the biosynthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids. It acts within the cellular context to balance the supply of ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide production, while its role in the oxidative branch of the pentose phosphate pathway helps maintain redox homeostasis through NADPH production.The primary application of D-Ribulose 5-phosphate is in biochemical research and metabolic engineering, where it is vital for studies focusing on metabolic flux analysis and the elucidation of biosynthetic pathways. Understanding its pathway and regulation can lead to insights into metabolic disorders and the development of therapeutic strategies targeting nucleotide synthesis abnormalities.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 230.11 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₁O₈P