Description

α-D-Ribose-5-Phosphate CAS NO 34980-65-9 is a critical phosphorylated pentose sugar and a fundamental intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and nucleotide biosynthesis. Its role as a biochemical building block makes it essential for research and development in life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This high-purity compound is primarily required by biotech researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and companies developing nucleotide-based therapeutics and supplements.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Enzyme Studies: Essential substrate for studying enzymes like phosphoribosyltransferases in the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Nucleotide & Nucleic Acid Synthesis: Key precursor in the de novo and salvage pathways for synthesizing purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of enzyme assay kits for clinical diagnostics and metabolic research.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the production of nucleoside analogs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Cell Culture Media & Supplementation: Component in specialized media for metabolic engineering and culturing of fastidious cell lines.
• Cosmeceutical & Nutraceutical Development: Investigated for its role in cellular energy metabolism and potential applications in anti-aging formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Ribose-5-Phosphate
CAS No.	34980-65-9
Molecular Formula	C5H11O8P
Molecular Weight	230.11 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Ribose 5-phosphate; Ribose-5-phosphate; R5P; 5-O-Phosphono-D-ribose; D-Ribofuranose 5-phosphate; α-D-Ribofuranose 5-phosphate; α-D-Ribose-5-P; Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate precursor
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Quality Control

Our α-D-Ribose-5-Phosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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