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D-Ribulose

Also known as (3R,4R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one, D-erythropentulose, Ribulose, D-

CAS 488-84-6Formula C5H10O5Molar mass 150.13 g/molEC 207-687-8
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D-Ribulose chemical structure, C5H10O5, CAS 488-84-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
488-84-6
Formula
C5H10O5
Molar mass
150.13 g/mol
EC number
207-687-8
HS code
291440
Category
Aldehydes and ketones

What is D-Ribulose?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

D-ribulose is the D-stereoisomer of ribulose. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3R,4R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one
CAS number
488-84-6Other or deprecated CAS: 5556-48-9
EC number
207-687-8
Molecular formula
C5H10O5
UNII
DJM6K5T6YA, Z7U4KG0138
InChIKey
ZAQJHHRNXZUBTE-NQXXGFSBSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3,5-8,10H,1-2H2/t3-,5-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
O=C(CO)C(O)C(O)CO
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@H]([C@H](C(=O)CO)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • (3R,4R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one
  • D-erythropentulose
  • Ribulose, D-
  • GlyTouCan:G13347EW
  • D-Arabinoketose
  • D-Arabinulose
  • D-Riboketose
  • D-ribosone
  • D-erythro-Pent-2-ulose
  • D-Ribulose (~1M aqueous solution)
  • ribosone
  • D-Ribulose (~1M solution)
  • erythropentulose
  • 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one
  • D-erythro-2-Ketopentose
  • erythro-pentulose
  • 2-Ribulose
  • RBL
  • D-Rul
  • DL-erythro-Pentulose
  • DL-erythro-2-Pentulose
  • D-Ribulose, 0.5-1.0 mol/L aqueous solution
  • 3912CBFB-62B6-40A7-ABE6-D010F07A767D

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
150.13 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
150.0528 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-2.74calc.
Topological polar surface area
97.99 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
4calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
5calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.8calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code D-Ribulose is traded under.

HS 2914.40Indicative HS code

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

World exports in 2024
$199M
+2.5% vs 2023, imports $247M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China29.5%
  2. Germany14.4%
  3. Netherlands12.7%
Top importers
  1. United States37.2%
  2. Netherlands8.5%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for D-Ribulose is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about D-Ribulose, based on the data on this page

What is D-Ribulose?

D-ribulose is the D-stereoisomer of ribulose. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.

What is the CAS number of D-Ribulose?

The CAS registry number of D-Ribulose is 488-84-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 5556-48-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of D-Ribulose?

The molecular formula of D-Ribulose is C5H10O5 and its molar mass is 150.13 g/mol.

What is D-Ribulose used for?

Known uses and roles of D-Ribulose include building blocks in research and laboratory, escherichia coli metabolite, animal metabolite, bacterial metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite and 4 more.

Is D-Ribulose hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for D-Ribulose is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of D-Ribulose?

D-Ribulose is usually classified under HS code 291440 (Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

Where can I buy D-Ribulose?

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What is the price of D-Ribulose?

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