Xylose
| Formula / Notation | D-Xylose: C₅H₁₀O₅; aldopentose; MW = 150.13 g/mol |
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| Also Known As | Wood sugar, D-xylose, L-xylose, aldopentose |
What is Xylose?
A pentose sugar (five-carbon monosaccharide) with the formula C₅H₁₀O₅, found in wood and other plant materials (xylan). It is used as a low-calorie sweetener for diabetics and in testing intestinal absorption. D-xylose is the naturally occurring form.
Formula & Notation
Other Names / Synonyms: Wood sugar, D-xylose, L-xylose, aldopentose
Properties & Characteristics
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
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Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
A pentose sugar (five-carbon monosaccharide) with the formula C₅H₁₀O₅, found in wood and other plant materials (xylan). It is used as a low-calorie sweetener for diabetics and in testing intestinal absorption. D-xylose is the naturally occurring form.
Xylose is a feedstock for the production of xylitol, a sugar substitute used in chewing gum and confectionery. Biorefinery processes use xylose from lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol and biochemical production. D-Xylose absorption tests are used in medicine to assess small intestinal function.
D-Xylose has low acute toxicity and is used in food products. Large doses can cause laxative effects. Xylose-rich plant hydrolysates in industrial settings may produce fermentation gases requiring ventilation.
The formula or notation for Xylose is: D-Xylose: C₅H₁₀O₅; aldopentose; MW = 150.13 g/mol