| Bioactivity | L-Ribose, a non-naturally occurring pentose, is an ideal starting material for use in synthesizing L-nucleosides analogues. Many anticancer and antiviral drugs are synthesized based on a backbone of L-Ribose and its derivatives[1]. |
| CAS | 24259-59-4 |
| Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molar Mass | 150.13 |
| Appearance | 固体 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Ming Chen, et al. Microbial and enzymatic strategies for the production of L-ribose. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2020 Apr;104(8):3321-3329. |