D-XYLOSE

D-XYLOSE Extra Pure

Reactant for biochemical identification and culture media additive.
(+)-Xylose; Wood sugar

Article No.

06515

Grade

Extra Pure

Purity

CAS No.

58-86-6

Molecular Formula

C₅H₁₀O₅

Molecular Weight

150.13

H.S. Code

2940.0000

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

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

Appearance	White crystalline powder
Specific optical rotation ([α]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%