Properties
Description
D-(+)-Xylose is a simple sugar that occurs naturally in many plant foods such as corn cob, straw, and cotton peel, etc. This product can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of various oligosaccharides.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Purity
≥98%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in water, soluble in pyridine and hot ethanol, slightly soluble in cold ethanol.
Identity
Confirmed by MS and NMR.
Applications
D-(+)-Xylose can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of various oligosaccharides.