D-Xylose

Product Description
Product | D-Xylose |
CAS | 6763-34-4; 58-86-6 |
Formula | C5H10O5 |
Synonym | xylose, wood sugar, D-Xylose |
Typical Product Specifications
Density | 1.525 (20 c) |
Melting Point | 156-158 c |
Appearence | White crystals |
Assay | 98.0 - 101.0% (as C5H10O3) |
Iron (Fe) | <= 0.0005% |
Sulfate | <= 50 ppm |
Moisture | <= 1.0% |
Residue on Ignition | <= 0.05% |
pH | 3.0 - 6.0 (Aqueous Solution) |
Heavy Metals | <= 0.001% (as Pb) |
Arsenic | <= 0.0002% (As2O3) |
Transmittance | >= 95.0% |
Specific Optical Rotation | +17.0ยฐ to +20.0ยฐ (1g/25 mL, Water) |
Total Aerobic Microbial | <= 1000 cfu/g |
Coliform | Absent |
Yeast and Mold | <= 100 cfu/g |
Molecular weight | 150.13 |
Solubility | water, alcohol |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Class | Green Chemicals - Eco-Friendly |
Function | Sweeteners |
Industry | Food Chemicals, Nutrition, Flavor |

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