Properties
Description
α-D-Ribopyranose is a five-carbon aldose sugar with a specific stereochemistry, highly water-soluble and relevant in the study of nucleic acid components and carbohydrate biochemistry.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-D-Ribopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-D-Ribopyranose, a cyclic form of ribose, can be used to investigate its conformational dynamics and its role in RNA-related processes.