CAS : 58-86-6
MDL : MFCD00151475
EINECS : 200-400-7
Chemical Properties
Formula : C5H10O5
Formula weight : 150.13
Melting Point : 147-151° Flash point: > 100°(212°F)
Density : 1.525
Sensitivity : Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures.
Form : Crystalline powder
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Literature References
For conversion to the useful chiral synthon (2S,4S)-2,4,5-trihydroxypentanoic acid 4,5-acetonide methyl ester, see: Org. Synth. Coll., 9, 717 (1998).
Applications
D-(+)-Xylose is used to prepare furfural by acid catalyzed degradation reaction, which acts as a solvent as well as a precursor to synthetic polymers. It is a useful animal medicine involved in the treatment of malabsorption. It finds application in the production of sugar substitute xylitol by subjecting xylose to calyticl hydrogenation process. It is found that it undergoes an atmospheric-pressure enzyme (polyphosphate xylulokinase) driven process to get hydrogen.
Grade Specifications
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements :
Precautionary Statements : Other References:Beilstein: 1562108Merck: 14,10087
| Pakage | 100g, 2500g, 500g |
|---|---|
| brand | Alfa Aesar |
