D-ribose

Product Name : D-ribose

CAS : 50-69-1

Molecular Formula : C₅H₁₀O₅

Molecular Weight : 150.13  

Product Description :
D-Ribose is a naturally occurring 5-carbon sugar that is present in all living cells. In the body, ribose is synthesised via the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). The applicant states that exogenously supplemented D-ribose allows the cell to bypass the rate-limiting steps of the PPP, providing a precursor for ATP and nucleotide synthesis. D-Ribose is intended for use in conventional foods, including sports and energy drinks, foods for particular nutritional uses (PARNUTs) and food supplements.