Description

Ammonium-D-Xylonate is the ammonium salt of D-xylonic acid, a key derivative in the carbohydrate and organic acid family. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in the synthesis of more complex chemicals and functional materials. It is particularly relevant for industries focused on specialty chemicals, biochemical research, and the development of biodegradable chelating agents or surfactants. Its defined structure and purity make it essential for applications requiring precise chemical functionality.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Synthesis: Used as a chiral intermediate or precursor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, nucleosides, and other bioactive molecules.
• Chelating Agent Production: Acts as a starting material for developing environmentally friendly, biodegradable chelating agents used in water treatment and cleaning formulations.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Serves as a raw material for producing sugar-based surfactants, which are mild and biodegradable alternatives to traditional surfactants.
• Food & Cosmetic Additives: Potential use in the production of xylitol or other sugar alcohols, as well as in formulating mild, skin-friendly ingredients for personal care products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of pharmaceutical compounds where specific sugar acid derivatives are required.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Can be a substrate or product in microbial fermentation processes aimed at producing value-added chemicals from biomass.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium-D-Xylonate
CAS No.	5461-96-1
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO6
Molecular Weight	183.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium D-xylonate; D-Xylonic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium (2R,3S,4R)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentanoate; Xylonic acid ammonium salt; Ammonium pentonate; Ammonium xylonate; NSC 403734
EINECS	226-746-4

Quality Control

Our Ammonium-D-Xylonate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for research and industrial synthesis applications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	+15° to +20° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Microbiological Control	To customer specification

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