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Chemical Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Molecular Weight:

150.13

CAS Registry Number:

6763-34-4

Melting Point:

148-153°C

Description:

D-xylose, commonly called wood sugar, is a natural 5-carbon sugar(pentose) obtained from the xylan rich portion of hemicellulose from plant cell walls and fibre. It 's White crystal or powder, soluble in water.
molecular formula:C5H10O5
molecular weight:150.13

Item Specifications (AJI92)
Appearance White crystalline powder
Assay, % 98.0~101.0
Specific rotation +18.6~+19.2degree
Loss on drying, %<0.5
Transmittance, % > 98.0
Chloride (as Cl), %<0.05
Sulfate (as SO4), %<0.0005
Heavy Metals (as Pb), % < 0.0001
Arsenic (as As), % <0.025
Free acid, %<0.005
Residue on ignition, % <0.01