Description

α-L-Ribofuranose (9Ci) is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, an enantiomer of the fundamental ribose sugar. This compound is of significant value as a high-purity chiral building block and reference standard for advanced synthetic chemistry and biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, biotechnology companies, and academic research institutions engaged in nucleoside synthesis, carbohydrate chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic probes.

Application

• Nucleoside & Nucleotide Analog Synthesis: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the research-scale production of modified nucleosides with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a fundamental starting material or intermediate in the study of glycosylation reactions, enzyme mechanisms, and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard for method development, quality control, and impurity identification in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) manufacturing processes.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of labeled sugars or metabolic probes for studying biological pathways and cellular processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploratory research in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and glycobiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-L-Ribofuranose (9Ci)
CAS No.	41546-20-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Ribofuranose; α-L-Ribofuranose; (2R,3R,4R,5R)-Tetrahydro-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentaldehyde; L(-)-Ribose; 41546-20-7; L-Ribose (furanose form); α-L-Ribose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-L-Ribofuranose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

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 anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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