| CAS# | 58-86-6 |
| FORMULA | C5H10O5 |
| Synonyms | Wood sugar; D-(+)-Xylose |
| GROUPS/USES | Sweetener, Flavor, Diagnostic tool |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceuticals |
FAQ’S
What is D-Xylose?
D-Xylose is a sugar, or carbohydrate, that is found in wood and used as a sweetener in food and beverages.
What are the uses of D-Xylose?
D-Xylose is non-caloric sweetener used in foods and beverages for people with diabetes or obesity. It can be used to create flavors like roast beef, pork, chicken, and baked potatoes.
How D-Xylose used as a diagnostic tool?
D-xylose absorption tests can help diagnose malabsorption issues, such as those caused by celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or gastroenteritis.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies D-xylose to users/customers for Food & Beverage and Personal care & Pharmaceutical.
D-Xylose Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Clarity and color of solution | Clear and colorless |
| Assay | 99.0-102.0% |
| Purity | ≥98.5% |
| Density | 0.70-0.80/CC |
| Loss on drying | ≤0.3% |
| Specific optical rotation | +18.5-+19.5 ° |
| Heavy Metals | ≤5 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤0.5 ppm |
| Chloride | ≤100 ppm |
| Sulphate ash | ≤0.05% |
| Melting point | ≥147°C |
| Filtration rate | ≥97% |
| pH Value | ≥5.5 |
| Acidity | ≤0.2ml |
| Total plate count | ≤100↑/g |
| Coliform | Negative |
