Description

5-Deoxy-L-Ribose is a specialized deoxy sugar derivative, a key chiral building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its unique structure makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical producers focused on advanced therapeutic development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs for antiviral and anticancer drug discovery.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or building block in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway research, and glycobiology.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral starting material for the production of complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the formulation of specialized reagents and kits for molecular diagnostics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for exploring new synthetic methodologies and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Deoxy-L-Ribose
CAS No.	18555-65-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Deoxy-L-ribose; L-5-Deoxyribose; (2S,3S,4S)-2,3,4-Trihydroxy-5-methylpentanal; 5-Deoxy-L-erythro-pentose; 5-Desoxy-L-ribose; L-(-)-5-Deoxyribose; 5-Deoxy-L-(-)-ribose; L-5-Desoxyribose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Deoxy-L-Ribose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.