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X4625

Sigma-Aldrich

D-Xylulose

≥95% (HPLC), syrup

Synonym(s):

D-threo-Pentulose

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Beilstein:
1723052
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

syrup

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

color

faintly yellow

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL, clear, faintly yellow to yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

OCC1(O)OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C5H10O5/c6-2-5(9)4(8)3(7)1-10-5/h3-4,6-9H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5?/m0/s1

InChI key

LQXVFWRQNMEDEE-PYHARJCCSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

D-xylulose is a monosaccharide, converted from xylitol in the glucuronate pathway.

Other Notes

To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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