Properties
Description
D-Ribulose 1,5-diphosphate is a doubly phosphorylated ketopentose, water-soluble and a crucial substrate for the RuBisCO enzyme in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis.
Molecular Formula
C5H12O11P2
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Ribulose 1,5-diphosphate is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
D-Ribulose 1,5-diphosphate is a key substrate in the Calvin cycle for carbon dioxide fixation in photosynthesis.