W360620

D-(+)-Xylose

99%, natural sourced

• Synonym(s): Wood sugar
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₁₀O₅
• CAS Number: 58-86-6
• Molecular Weight: 150.13
• FEMA Number: 3606
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1562108
• EC Number: 200-400-7
• MDL number: MFCD00064360
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.21
• organoleptic: woody; smoky
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• biological source: corn
• food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: Halal; Kosher
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 178/2002
• assay: 99%
• mp: 154-158 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• organoleptic: woody; smoky

Description

General description

D-(+)-Xylose is a pentose sugar first isolated from wood and found in coconuts, corn cobs, straw, and seed hulls [1]. It is regarded as a safe food additive in the food industry to enhance the flavor and texture of various products such as cookies, fishery products, and bread. [2]

Application

D-(+)-Xylose is used:

• As an alternative sweetener in food products. [1]
• To produce the most common sugar alcohol, xylitol, which is used as a bulk sweetener in reduced-calorie foods. [3]

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable