Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
German water hazard class
3
Storage Temperature
2-8°C
Physical Property
Melting Point
88-92 °C(lit.)
Molecule Details
Biochem/physiol Actions Ribose is an aldopentose monosaccharide that is phosphorylated into D-ribose 5-phosphate by ribokinase. Ribose-5-phosphate supports the biosynthesis of tryptophan and histidine and is a component of the pentose phosphate pathway. Suitability This D-ribose has been qualified for use as a supplement in cell culture.