D-Xylose Chemical Properties

Melting point:

148-153 ºC

Boiling point:

333.2±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.0348952 g/cm3

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

pka

12.14(at 18℃)

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

HS Code 

2932990090

D-Xylose Usage And Synthesis

Description

D-Xylose is a five-carbon sugar that contributes to lignocellulose in plants. It is predominantly found in hardwoods and agricultural residues.

Uses

D-Xylose can be used as a diagnostic aid (bowel function tests).

Application

D-Xylose has been used:

• 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.

Definition

ChEBI: Alpha-D-xylose is a D-xylopyranose in with an alpha-configuration at the anomeric position. It has a role as an algal metabolite.

brand name

Xylo-Pfan (Savage).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Estimation of D-Xylose in the urine after oral administration, is useful in diagnosing absorption of carbohydrates and malabsorption of non-pancreatic molecules. D-Xylose plays a significant role in the biologically conversion of plant biomass to fuels and chemicals.

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