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RIBOSE

D-ribopyranose is a D-ribose and the D-enantiomer of ribopyranose.

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

2 of 2 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

D-ribopyranose is a D-ribose and the D-enantiomer of ribopyranose. It is a D-ribose and a ribopyranose. It is an enantiomer of a L-ribopyranose.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII 681HV46001 · registered name Ribose, D- · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Draws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Monosaccharides, Disaccharides and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name リボース: 本品は、次の化学式で表される糖である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

RIBOSEINCI리보오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)D-RiboseSynonymリボースJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
50-69-1
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
200-059-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6043917
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID4023917
IUPAC
D-Ribose
Molecular formula
C5H10O5
Molecular weight
150.13 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Solid, [Merck Index] White powder, [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] · solid
Colour
white
Melting/freezing point
95 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
331 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.000000855 ㎜Hg (@ 25 ℃, est.)
Water solubility
1000000 ㎎/ℓ (@ 25 ℃, est.)
Vapour density
5.18
Relative density
0.80
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-2.32
Molecular weight
150.13

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 3 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient1
  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Humectant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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