D-2-Deoxyribose

Agent Name
D-2-Deoxyribose
CAS Number
533-67-5
Formula
C5-H10-O4
Major Category
Biological Agents
D-2-Deoxyribose formula graphical representation
Synonyms
D-erythro-Pentose, 2-deoxy-; 2-Deoxy-D-ribose; 2-Deoxyribose; Deoxyribose; Thyminose; [ChemIDplus] 2-Deoxy-D-erythro-pentose; Desoxyribose; D-2-Deoxyarabinose; D-2-Ribodesose; D-Erythro-2-deoxypentose; [Merck Index] 2-Deoxy-D-arabinose; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Nucleic Acids and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A monosaccharide and a component of DNA; [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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