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Ribose

Synonym(s):D-(−)-Ribose

  • CAS NO.:24259-59-4
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10O5
  • Molecular Weight: 150.13
  • MDL number: MFCD00167010
  • EINECS: 246-110-4
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-27 16:27:43
Ribose Structural

What is Ribose?

Chemical properties

white crystals or powder

The Uses of Ribose

L-[1-13C]ribose is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

The Uses of Ribose

It is produced by microorganism fermentation of glucose in a fermentation culture medium without adding calcium carbonate.

Definition

A monosaccharide; a component of RNA.

Definition

ribose: A monosaccharide, C5H10O5, rarely occurring free in nature but important as a component of RNA (ribonucleic acid). Its derivative deoxyribose, C5H10O4, is equally important as a constituent of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which carries the genetic code in chromosomes.

Properties of Ribose

Melting point: 81-82 °C(lit.)
alpha  20 º (c=2,water)
Boiling point: 191.65°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1897 (rough estimate)
refractive index  20 ° (C=1, H2O)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Store in freezer, under -20°C
solubility  Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 12.22(at 25℃)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  Soluble in water (100 mg/ml).
BRN  1723084
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 24259-59-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ribose

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Ribose

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