Ribose
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Ribose is a simple sugar and carbohydrate with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₅ and the linear-form composition H−−(CHOH)₄−H. The naturally-occurring form, d-ribose, is a component of the ribonucleotides from which RNA is built, and so this compound is... Wikipedia
Formula: C5H10O5
Molar mass: 150.13 g/mol
IUPAC ID: D-Ribose
Classification: Pentose and Epimer
3D model (JSmol): aldehydo form D-(−)-Ribose: Interactive image
Appearance: White solid
Chiral rotation (D): −21.5° (H2O)
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