Application 2-Deoxyribose 5-phosphate is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize deoxyribose-phosphate aldolase(s). 2-Deoxyribose 5-phosphate is used for the synthesis of 2’-deoxyribonucleoside building blocks for the synthesis of antisense drugs and antiviral nucleosides. Other Notes Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. D3126.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.