D-ribose

D-Ribose (CAS 50-69-1) is a naturally occurring pentose sugar. FEMA 3793.

Where is D-ribose used?

• Food and nutraceutical: sports nutrition supplements and energy drinks
• Functional foods for cellular energy replenishment
• Pharmaceutical and healthcare: precursor in biosynthesis of nucleotides, coenzymes and active pharmaceutical ingredients, including antiviral compounds
• Biotechnology and life sciences: carbon source and substrate in fermentation media, cell culture systems and enzymatic assay reagents
• Personal care: humectant and Maillard reaction participant for skin conditioning
• In formulation and manufacturing it acts as a biochemical substrate, humectant and energy-support ingredient.

Good to know: Food-grade and USP-grade specifications are the most commonly traded forms; food-grade material frequently meets FCC standards for dietary supplements. Pharmaceutical-grade material is subject to additional purity and documentation requirements for compliance with global manufacturing regulations.

Commercial specifications

• Pharmaceutical-grade subject to additional purity and documentation requirements