ribose

CHEBI:CHEBI_33942

Definition

Any aldopentose where the open-chain form has all the hydroxy groups on the same side in the Fischer projection. Occurrs in two enantiomeric forms, D- and L-ribose, of which only the former is found in nature.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
Molecular Mass: 150.130
Charge: 0

Alternative Names

Rib
ribo-pentose
ribose

Drug Classification

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation: CHEBI:33942

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