Properties
Description
5-Deoxy-D-ribose is a five-carbon deoxy sugar lacking a hydroxyl group at C5, water-soluble and a structural analog of ribose, potentially useful in synthesizing modified nucleic acid components.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
5-Deoxy-D-ribose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
277.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
5-Deoxy-D-ribose can be employed in the synthesis of modified oligonucleotides with altered backbone properties and nuclease resistance.