Molekula
D-(+)-Xylose
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D-(+)-Xylose is a five-carbon aldose sugar used in biochemical research, metabolic studies, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals. It is a naturally occurring monosaccharide with the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molecular weight of 150.13 g/mol. Beyond the laboratory, it is used in leather tanning and dyeing, and serves as a flavoring agent and sweetener in food formulations. CAS number: 58-86-6. Stored at ambient temperature. No signal word applies. Molekula supplies D-(+)-Xylose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — £15.50 per pack ex VAT · £18.60 inc. VAT
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250 g — £29.40 per pack ex VAT · £35.28 inc. VAT
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500 g — £41.50 per pack ex VAT · £49.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colourless needles |
| Melting Point | 154 - 158°C |
| Water | ≤ 0.30% |
| Heavy metals | ≤ 0.0005% |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 0.005% |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water, soluble in hot ethanol (95%) |
| Assay | ≥ 98.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.05% |
| Appearance of Solution | Clear and colourless |
| Specific optical rotation | 18.5-19.5° |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to the xylose CRS spectrum |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.00005% |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 0.005% |
| pH (aq.sol.) | (20% aq. sol). 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Acidity (0.1/M NaOH) | ≤ 0.2ml |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
For research use only. Not for human use.
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Monoclinic needles or prisms |
| Melting Point | 153-154 °C |
| pKa | pKa = 12.14 |
Source: PubChem CID 135191 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 12518844 |
| CAS Number | 58-86-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (3R,4S,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| Exact Mass | 150.0528 |
| SMILES | C1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-IOVATXLUSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-2-1-10-5(9)4(8)3(2)7/h2-9H,1H2/t2-,3+,4-,5?/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 135191 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2940.00.6000 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000020 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- (3R,4S,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
- (3R,4S,5R)-Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
- D-xylopyranose
- d-xylopyranoside
- SNFG:Xyl
- Xylo-Pfan
- Xylomed
- XYLOPYRANOSE
- xylopyranoside
- Xylose, pure
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(+)-Xylose used for?
D-(+)-Xylose is commonly used in biochemical research, as a substrate in metabolic studies, and in the synthesis of xylooligosaccharides and other specialty chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(+)-Xylose?
The chemical formula is C5H10O5 and the molecular weight is 150.13 g/mol.
How should D-(+)-Xylose be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.
What grade of D-(+)-Xylose does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies D-(+)-Xylose in analytical grade, suitable for laboratory and research use.
Can Molekula supply D-(+)-Xylose in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(+)-Xylose in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-(+)-Xylose order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS), available upon request.
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