Description

(1-4)-Xylan CAS NO 9063-63-2 is a high-purity polysaccharide derived from hemicellulose, primarily composed of β-1,4-linked xylose units. This biopolymer is valued for its functional properties as a renewable, plant-based material with significant industrial and research utility. It serves as a critical raw material and model compound for companies in the food science, pharmaceutical development, cosmetic formulation, and biofuel research sectors.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a dietary fiber supplement, texturizing agent, and stabilizer in functional foods and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as an excipient in tablet formulations, a carrier for controlled drug delivery systems, and a substrate for studying enzymatic activity.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a natural thickener, film-forming agent, and moisturizer in creams, lotions, and serums.
• Biomaterial & Biofuel Research: Acts as a key substrate for enzymatic hydrolysis studies, fermentation processes, and the development of biodegradable polymers and xylose-based biofuels.
• Analytical Standards: Provides a high-purity reference standard for chromatography and spectrometry in quality control laboratories.
• Animal Feed Additive: Utilized as a prebiotic fiber to promote gut health and improve nutrient absorption in livestock and poultry feed.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-4)-Xylan
CAS No.	9063-63-2
Molecular Formula	(C5H8O4)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Xylan; Birchwood Xylan; β-1,4-Xylan; Hemicellulose Xylan; Xylan from Birch Wood; Xylan Polysaccharide; Pentosan; (1→4)-β-D-Xylan; Arabinoxylan (related)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our (1-4)-Xylan is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure product consistency and identity through comprehensive analytical methods. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, moisture content, and other critical parameters are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. For long-term stability, consider storage under desiccated conditions to prevent moisture uptake and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light beige powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (as Xylan)	≥ 90%
Moisture Content	≤ 8.0%
Ash Content	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Partially soluble in water, forms colloidal dispersion
pH (in solution)	5.0 - 7.0

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