Description
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H10O5
General description
Xylose is a five-carbon sugar that contributes to lignocellulose in plants. Xylose is predominantly found in hardwoods and agricultural residues.
Application
D-(+)-Xylose has been used:
- as one of the component to stimulate microbial activity
- for the enhancement of biofilm formation
- as a part of biochemical tests for the identification of B. cereus group
- for substrate screening characterization
Biochem/physiol Actions
Quality
White to off-white.
PROPERTIES
biological source
cell culture
Pack Size
500g
Assay
≥99% (GC)
form
powder
optical activity
[α]20/D 18.2 to 19.4 °, c = 4% (w/v) in water
technique(s)
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
color
white
useful pH range
6.0-6.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L)
mp
154-158 °C (lit.)
solubility
water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
storage temp.
room temp
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