D-XYLOSE
D-XYLOSE Extra Pure
Reactant for biochemical identification and culture media additive.
Short Name: D-XYLOSE
Synonym: (+)-Xylose; Wood sugar
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4814
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
CAS No.
58-86-6
HS Code
2940.0000
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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
Chemical Specifications
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%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols