Properties
Description
Ribofuranose is the five-membered ring form of the five-carbon sugar ribose, highly water-soluble and a fundamental component of RNA and other biologically important molecules.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Ribofuranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
375.4 ± 42.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
Ribofuranose, the furanose form of ribose, is a fundamental component of RNA and can be used in studies of RNA structure and function.