Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
24259-59-4
Standard:
In-house Standards,Ph. Int,
| Name | L-Ribose |
| Synonyms | L-(+)-Ribose;L-Ribose ; (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanal; 2-Deoxy-B-D-Lyxo-Hexose
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| Molecular Structure | |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| CAS Registry Number | 24259-59-4 |
| Specification | 98% |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
L-Ribose (CAS 24259-59-4) is a rare pentose monosaccharide primarily produced via enzymatic conversion of D-ribose. Its molecular formula is C5H10O5. This chiral sugar serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical synthesis and nutritional science.
Maintain storage at 2-8°C in dry, sealed containers away from light. Handle with standard PPE to avoid inhalation or skin contact; clinical use requires strict dosage control due to limited human safety data.