D-Xylose
D-Xylose is a pentose monosaccharide, specifically (2S,3R,4S,5R) -oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol, naturally occurring in yeast and various plants. It serves as a fundamental substrate in carbohydrate metabolism research, utilized in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo studies of intestinal absorption and microbial fermentation.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6763-34-4
Product Name Alternative
DXylose, D-Xylose, D Xylose, (2S,3R,4S,5R) -oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
95.00% (May vary between batches)
Smiles
O[C@@H]1CO[C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.13
Storage Conditions
Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
Notes
For research use only.
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