Properties
Description
5-Deoxy-L-ribose is the L-enantiomer of 5-deoxyribose, water-soluble and useful in comparative studies with its D-enantiomer in biological systems.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
5-Deoxy-L-ribose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
5-Deoxy-L-ribose, the L-enantiomer of 5-deoxyribose, can be used to investigate the stereospecificity of enzymes involved in nucleic acid metabolism.