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D-(-)-Ribose

Catalog No. R9629 Name Sigma Aldrich
CAS Number 50-69-1 Website http://www.sigmaaldrich.com
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SYNONYMS

Title
D-(-)-核糖
IUPAC name
(2R,3R,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
IUPAC Traditional name
D-ribose

DATABASE IDS

Beilstein Number 1723081
MDL Number MFCD00135453
PubChem SID 24899416
CAS Number 50-69-1
EC Number 200-059-4

PROPERTIES

Suitability suitable for cell culture
Melting Point 88-92 °C(lit.)
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Storage Temperature 2-8°C
German water hazard class 3

DETAILS

Description (English)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Ribose is an aldopentose monosaccharide that is phosphorylated into D-ribose 5-phosphate by ribokinase. Ribose-5-phosphate supports the biosynthesis of tryptophan and histidine and is a component of the pentose phosphate pathway.
Suitability
This D-ribose has been qualified for use as a supplement in cell culture.

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