Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: D(+)-Xylose
CAS Number: 58-86-6
Alias: D-Xylose, Wood sugar
Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
Molecular Weight: 150.13
IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanal
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Pentose aldose monosaccharide, natural wood sugar
- Structural Features: Five-carbon straight-chain aldose; exists in pyranose cyclic form in aqueous solution; non-fermentable by yeast, low calorie, does not cause blood sugar spike
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless, mild sweet taste
- Melting Point: 144–145 °C
- Specific Rotation: [α]D2? +18.8° (c=10, water)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in hot ethanol; insoluble in cold ethanol, acetone, ether
- Stability: Stable under dry sealed storage; undergoes Maillard browning reaction with amino compounds under heating; resistant to weak acid; degraded by strong acid at high temperature; non-hygroscopic
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Hydrolysis of agricultural waste rich in xylan (corn cob, bagasse, birch wood), decolorization, desalting, concentration and recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Food additive: Low-calorie sweetener, functional sugar for diabetic food
- Health food raw material: Prebiotic ingredient, improves intestinal flora
- Pharmaceutical excipient: Tablet filler, taste masking agent
- Biochemical reagent: Microbial culture medium carbon source, sugar chromatography standard
- Industrial raw material: Raw material for xylitol hydrogenation synthesis
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
Low-toxic substance, Warning signal word
- H315 Dust irritates skin
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Personal Protection
Dust mask, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves; ventilated operation
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed light-proof container, cool dry warehouse; isolate strong acid and alkaline substances
Transportation
General food/biochemical raw material; waterproof packaging to prevent caking
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Heavy Metal (Pb): ≤10 ppm
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 58-86-6 |
| Product Name | D(+)-Xylose |
| Synonym | Wood sugar, D-Xylose |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 144–145°C |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, slightly soluble in hot ethanol |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed cool dry storage, away from strong acid/alkali |
| Hazard Property | Low toxicity, dust mild irritant to skin and eyes |
| Main Usage | Low-calorie sweetener, prebiotic health food raw material, xylitol synthesis feedstock, microbial culture reagent |
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