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Product Description

Name:  D(+)-Xylose

Synonyms:  D-Xylose; Wood sugar

 

Molecular Formula: C5H10O5

Molecular Weight:  150.13

CAS Number:  58-86-6

EINECS:  200-400-7

 

 D-Xylose can be dissolved in hot ethanol and pyridine easily. Its is 67% of sucrose. Xylose has similar chemical properties to glucose, and D-Xylose can be reduced to corresponding alcohol, i.e. xylitol, or oxidized into 3-hydroxy glutarate. Xylose is the main material for the production of xylitol in China, and xylose was approved as a non-calorific by several countries.

D-Xylose is used as pharmaceutical Intermediates and medical ingredients, flavour and pet food industries, production of savoury flavours, and golden brown colour in food Industries.

 

Specification:

Product Name

D-Xylose

Index Item

Specificaiton (AJI92)

Identification

Meets the requirement

Appearance

White crystals

Assay (C5H10O5)

98.0--101.0%

Other Sacchride

Chromatographically Not detectabic

Loss on drying

1.0% Max

Residue on ignition

0.05% Max

Specific rotation (1g25ml, water)

+17.0 to +20.0 Degree

Heavy metals

0.01% Max

Arsenic (as As)

0.02% Max

Iron (as Fe)

0.05% Max

Sulfate

0.5ppm Max

Transmittance (2.0g/10ml, in water)

95.0% Min

Totol acrobic bactoria

1000cfu/g Max

Coliform

Absent

Yeast & Mold

100cfu/g Max

 

Package: Crystal product is 25kgs/compound bag; lined plastic bags; liquid product is 65kgs/ plastic drum, or 200kgs/plastic barrel.

Storage:   Stored in a dry and cool place, keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: Two years when stored properly in a well-closed container.   

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