D-Ribose
Agent Name
D-Ribose
CAS Number
50-69-1
Formula
C5-H10-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyvaleraldehyde, D-; Ribose; Ribose, D-; [ChemIDplus] D-(-)-Ribose; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
8.55E-07 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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