D-(+)-Xylose
SIAL/X1500 - ≥99% (GC)
CAS Number: 58-86-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O5
Molecular Weight: 150.13
EC Number: 200-400-7
MDL Number: MFCD00064360
Linear Formula: C5H10O5
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥99% (GC) |
| biological source | cell culture |
| color | white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C5H10O5/c6-2-1-10-5(9) |
| InChI key | SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-IOVATXLUSA |
| mp | 154-158 °C (lit.) |
| optical activity | [α]20/D 18.2 to 19.4 °, c = 4% (w/v) in water |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | O[C@@H]1COC(O)[C@H](O)[C@ |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| useful pH range | 6.0-6.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L) |
| Application: | • as one of the component to stimulate microbial activity • for the enhancement of biofilm formation • as a part of biochemical tests for the identification of B. cereus group • for substrate screening characterization |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Estimation of xylose in the urine after oral administration, is useful in diagnosing absorption of carbohydrates and malabsorption of non-pancreatic molecules. Xylose plays a significant role in the biologically conversion of plant biomass to fuels and chemicals. |
| General description: | Xylose is a five-carbon sugar that contributes to lignocellulose in plants. Xylose is predominantly found in hardwoods and agricultural residues. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 mg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥99% (GC) |
| mp | 154-158 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

