A five carbon sugar that is a component of ribonucleic acid (RNA), where it alternates with phosphate groups to form the “back-bone” of the RNA polymer and binds to nitrogen bases. Ribose phosphates are components of nucleotide coenzymes and are utilized by microorganisms in the synthesis of the amino acid histidine. A relative, deoxyribose, is a?constituent of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), where it alternates with phosphate groups to form the “back-bone” of the DNA polymer and binds to nitrogen bases.
CAS Number: 533-67-5
Molecular Weight: 134.13
Chemical Formula: C5H10O4
Solubility: Water
Storage Temperature: 2-8C
Storage Conditions: Refrigerator
Appearance: White to off white crystalline powder
Assay: 99.0 %
Heavy Metals: 20 ppm
Identity (IR): Conforms to reference
Loss on Drying: 0.5 %
Optical Rotation: -55.0 – -57.0
pH (1% in H2O): 6 – 8
Residue on Ignition: 0.5 %
Solution (5% in water): Clear colorless to light yellow solution
BSE/TSE Free: BSE/TSE Free
Country of Origin: Report
Shipping Weight: 1.2399 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 3.50 x 7.00 x 3.50
Research or further manufacturing use only, not for food or drug use.