Application
D-Xylose, an aldopentose, is used as a feed stock to produce the non-caloric sweetener, xylitol and commercially valuable ethanol. D-Xylose may be used in intestinal function research to test for small intestinal malabsorption.
About This Item
Formula : C5H10O5
CAS Number: 58-86-6
Molecular Weight: 150.13
form: crystals
color: white
solubility: water