D-Xylose
Reactant for biochemical identification and culture media additive.
(+)-Xylose; Wood sugar
Product Code. |
02859 |
Grade |
|
Purity |
CAS No. |
58-86-6 | |
Molecular Formula |
C5H10O5 |
Molecular Weight |
150.13 |
H.S.Code |
2940.00000 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Solid |
Colour |
White crystalline |
Odour |
Odorless |
| pH value |
4.5 - 6.0 |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
154 - 158 °C |
Density [g/cm3] |
1.525 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] |
150.13 g/l at 20 °C |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Specific optical rotation ([?]20/D; 10% w/v solution containing 0.4% v/v of 5M ammonia ) | +18.50 to +19.50 deg |
| Acidity | Passes test |
| Loss on drying (at 100°C) | Max 0.5% |
| Sulphated ash | Max 0.1% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.001% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.033% |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols