Description

Xylopentaose is a well-defined oligosaccharide composed of five xylose units, serving as a crucial model compound and biochemical tool. Its precise structure makes it invaluable for research into xylan-degrading enzymes and the fundamental mechanisms of hemicellulose breakdown. This high-purity standard is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, biofuel, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable substrates for enzymatic assays, product development, and quality control.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Used as a specific substrate for characterizing and assaying endo-xylanases, β-xylosidases, and other xylanolytic enzymes.
• Biomass Conversion Studies: Serves as a model compound to investigate the enzymatic hydrolysis of hemicellulose for biofuel and biochemical production.
• Analytical Standard: Acts as a high-purity reference standard in HPLC, HPAEC-PAD, and mass spectrometry for the identification and quantification of xylo-oligosaccharides.
• Prebiotic Research: Investigated for its potential functional properties as a xylo-oligosaccharide (XOS) in nutritional and microbiological studies.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Employed as a building block or intermediate in the chemical synthesis of more complex glycoconjugates or labeled compounds.
• Industrial Enzyme Development: Utilized in screening and optimization processes for developing novel industrial enzymes used in pulp, paper, and feed industries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Xylopentaose
CAS No.	49694-20-4
Molecular Formula	C25H42O21
Molecular Weight	678.59 g/mol
Synonyms	β-D-Xylopentaose; (1→4)-β-D-Xylopentaose; Xylo-oligosaccharide DP5; Xylopentose; Xylobiose, xylotriose, xylotetraose, xylopentaose mixture; XOS DP5; Pentaxylose; Oligoxylan (DP5)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Xylopentaose is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and mass spectrometry to ensure high purity and structural integrity. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and moisture content are provided to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Complies
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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