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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: International standard reference: the Merck Index
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
The Merck Index
Author:
Merck
Year:
2013
Bibliographic source:
Merck index,

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
The Merck index provides well established values, generally obtained by different expeimental methods.
For D-Ribose, the method of determination is not stated.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: The Merck index provides well established values, generally obtained by different expeimental methods. For D-Ribose, the method of determination is not stated.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
D-ribose
EC Number:
200-059-4
EC Name:
D-ribose
Cas Number:
50-69-1
Molecular formula:
C5H10O5
IUPAC Name:
D-ribose
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder
Details on test material:
Dry powder, white to slightly yellow

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 87 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
According to litterature, the D-robose melting point is 87°C.