| Molecular Formula | C5H9Na2O8P·xH2O |
| Molar Mass | 274.07 |
| Boling Point | 539.9℃ at 760mmHg |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water at 50mg/ml |
| Solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| Appearance | Morphological powder |
| Color | white |
| Storage Condition | −20°C |
| Sensitive | Sensitive to light |
| MDL | MFCD00005362 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | The bioactive D-Ribose 5-phosphate disodium is an intermediate product of the oxidative branch of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) and the final product of the non-oxidative branch of PPP. D-Ribose 5-phosphate disodium is used for the synthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids. |
| Use | A reagent used in synthesis of nucleotides and nucleic acids. |
| Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
| HS Code | 29400090 |
Ribose-5-phosphate is generally assumed to arise via the oxidative and nonoxidative pentose phosphate pathways.