2-C-Hydroxymethyl-D-ribose can bind the human Intelectin-1 protein. This could modulate the binding of other protein ligands. 2-C-Hydroxymethyl-D-ribose is also a useful reagent for the synthesis of Trachycladines A/B and analogues.
Definition
ChEBI: An aldopentose comprising D-ribose having a hydroxymethyl group at the 2-position.
