D-(+)-Xylose PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (Traceable to EP CRS) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  D-(+)-Xylose
Linear Formula:  C5H10O5
Molecular Weight:  150.13 g/mol
CAS Number: 58-86-6

Properties

Water Solubility 50 mg/mL
Assay Purity >=98 %
M pt. 146.0 to 153.0 °C
Density 1.525 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29400000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
D-Xylose is used in pharmaceutical and biochemical applications including as a diagnostic agent for assessing intestinal absorption.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to evaluate the absorptive capacity of the small intestine because it is absorbed without requiring pancreatic digestive enzymes.

General Description
D-Xylose is a five-carbon (pentose) monosaccharide naturally found in plant cell walls especially in hemicellulose.