Ribonucleic acid (RNA) from torula yeast may be used as a substrate for studying ribonuclease activities of enzymes such as ribonuclease-A, ribonuclease T1 (RNAase) and bougainvillea xbuttiana antiviral protein 1 (BBAP1).Appearance:White to yellow amorphous powderElemental Analysis (calculated on dry basis):N = 15.9%, P = 9.3% Cation Calcium (Ca):~0.1%Dry Weight:94.4% (105°C/5h)Residual Solvents Methanol:≤0.1%DNA:0.62% (colorimetric)Protein Determination:Negative (Qualitative/Biuret reaction)Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt.