D-(+)-Xylose

Name: D-(+)-Xylose
SKU: 02103300-CF

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Key features and details

D-(+)-Xylose

Synonyms

Wood sugar

CAS Number:

58-86-6

Molecular Formula:

C5H10O5

Molecular Weight:

150.13 g/mol

Beilstein Registry Number:

1562108

EC Number:

200-400-7

MDL Number:

MFCD00064360

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Product Description

D-(+)-Xylose

Application Notes

Xylose is the main building block for hemicellulose, the acid-catalysed degradation of hemicellulose gives furfural, a specialty solvent in industry and a precursor to synthetic polymers. In animal medicine, xylose is used to test for malabsorption by administration in water to the patient after fasting.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Sweetener

Specifications

SKU	02103300-CF
Alternate Names	Wood sugar
Application Notes	Xylose is the main building block for hemicellulose, the acid-catalysed degradation of hemicellulose gives furfural, a specialty solvent in industry and a precursor to synthetic polymers. In animal medicine, xylose is used to test for malabsorption by administration in water to the patient after fasting.
Base Catalog Number	103300
Beilstein Registry Number	1562108
CAS #	58-86-6
Density	1.525 @ 20 deg C/4 deg C
EC Number	200-400-7
Format	Powder
Melting Point	153-154 deg C
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Optical Rotation	+18° ± 5° (c=4, H2O, NH4OH)
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS Number	ZF2285000
Solubility	1 g dissolves in 0.8 ml <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-962" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/water">water</a>; sol in <a class="pubchem-internal-link CID-1049" href="https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/pyridine">pyridine</a> & hot alc
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.