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Ribulose

TL;DR: Ribulose (CAS 551-84-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10O5 and molecular weight 150.05283 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one

Also Known As: D-xylulose, ribulose, L-ribulose, xylulose, 2-pentulose

CAS Number
551-84-8
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.05283 g/mol
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Application Areas

Top 5 of 5 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Biotechnology (24 patents) Heterocyclic Building Blocks (3 patents) Organic Building Blocks (3 patents) Pharmaceutical Intermediates (34 patents) Polymer Intermediates (1 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Molecular Weight150.05283 g/mol
XLogP-2.6
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)98.0 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors5
Rotatable Bonds4
Exact Mass150.05283 Da
Heavy Atoms10
Complexity113.0
SMILESC(C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O)O
InChIKeyZAQJHHRNXZUBTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: Ribulose is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Ribulose (CAS 551-84-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

Ribulose is a pharmaceutical intermediate identified by CAS number 551-84-8 and the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molecular weight of 150.05 g/mol. It is also known as D-xylulose and ribulose.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of Ribulose

XLogP
-2.6
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
98.0
Hydrogen Bond Donors
4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
5
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
113.0
Exact Mass
150.05283
Monoisotopic Mass
150.05283
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of Ribulose

The XLogP value of -2.6 indicates that Ribulose is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 98.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Ribulose. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Ribulose has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ribulose?

The CAS number of Ribulose is 551-84-8.

What is the molecular formula of Ribulose?

The molecular formula of Ribulose is C5H10O5.

What is the molecular weight of Ribulose?

The molecular weight of Ribulose is 150.05283 g/mol.

What are the applications of Ribulose?

Ribulose is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as biotechnology workflows and life-science research. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Ribulose (CAS 551-84-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram...

Where can I buy Ribulose?

You can request a quote for Ribulose directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.

Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Ribulose?

Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Ribulose and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.

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