Description

Dl-Xylose is a pentose sugar isomer, a key building block in carbohydrate chemistry and a versatile chiral intermediate. This compound matters for its role in the synthesis of nucleosides, fine chemicals, and as a precursor for various biochemical research applications. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology for culture media formulation, and specialty chemical manufacturing for producing flavor enhancers and sweeteners.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Microbiology & Cell Culture: Employed as a carbon source in specialized microbial fermentation and cell culture media.
• Food Science: Acts as a starting material for the production of rare sugars, sweeteners, and flavoring agents.
• Chemical Synthesis: A valuable chiral pool reagent for the asymmetric synthesis of complex organic molecules.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Utilized in the formulation of test kits and reagents for clinical diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Xylose
CAS No.	25990-60-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-Xylose; (±)-Xylose; Xylose, DL-; Xylose, racemic; Xylopentose, DL-; Wood Sugar; 25990-60-7; NSC 8652
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Quality Control

Our Dl-Xylose is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	± 0.5° (c=10, H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.