Properties
Description
L-(+)-Ribonic acid is an oxidized form of L-ribose, water-soluble and a potential intermediate in metabolic studies.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
L-(+)-Ribonic acid is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
L-(+)-Ribonic acid can be used to study the metabolism of ribose and the properties of ribonate-metabolizing enzymes.