D-Ribose, Ribokinase substrate (ab146252)
Key features and details
- Ribokinase substrate.
- CAS Number: 50-69-1
- Form / State: Solid
Overview
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Product name
D-Ribose, Ribokinase substrate -
Description
Ribokinase substrate. -
Alternative names
- (2S,3R,4S,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
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Biological description
Aldopentose monosaccharide that is phosphorylated into D-ribose 5-phosphate by ribokinase.
[α]20/D −19.7°, c = 4 in H2O
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CAS Number
50-69-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
150.13 -
Molecular formula
C5H10O5 -
Storage instructions
Store at +4°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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