Properties
Description
D-Ribulose 5-phosphate is a phosphorylated ketopentose, water-soluble and a key intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and carbon fixation in photosynthesis.
Molecular Formula
C5H11O8P
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
D-Ribulose 5-phosphate is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
D-Ribulose 5-phosphate is another crucial intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway, involved in nucleotide biosynthesis and carbon fixation.