Description

D-Xylulose is a significant five-carbon ketose sugar, a key intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and carbohydrate metabolism. Its role in metabolic research and as a chiral building block makes it a valuable compound for advanced biochemical synthesis and nutritional studies. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical sectors, where precise sugar chemistry is required. D-Xylulose CAS NO 551-84-8 is supplied to meet the stringent quality demands of these global industries.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical intermediate for studying the pentose phosphate pathway, glucuronate metabolism, and carbohydrate metabolism disorders.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral precursor or starting material for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic compounds.
• Enzymology Studies: Used as a specific substrate for enzymes like xylulokinase and transketolase in kinetic and mechanistic studies.
• Nutraceutical & Specialty Nutrition: Investigated for potential applications in metabolic health products and specialized dietary formulations.
• Microbial Fermentation: Employed in fermentation media to study microbial pathways or to produce valuable metabolites through bioconversion.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for measuring specific metabolic enzyme activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Xylulose
CAS No.	551-84-8
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Threo-Pentulose; D(-)-Xylulose; D-Threo-2-Pentulose; Xylulose; (3R,4S)-1,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentan-2-one; D-Xyloketose; Xylosone
EINECS	209-000-8

Quality Control

Every batch of D-Xylulose is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, supporting research and cGMP manufacturing where applicable. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.