D-Xylose CAS 58-86-6

Food Additives 2025-03-02

D-xylose has become a promising health food ingredient due to its rich source of raw materials, excellent functions and high added value. At the same time, as a new generation of biological products, D-xylose has excellent processing properties. It can be compounded with other raw materials to be processed into capsules, granules, oral liquids, tablets and other dosage forms, which further promotes its use in health products. Wide application in the field.

Attribute Details
Name D-Xylose
CAS Number 58-86-6
Chemical Formula C5H10O5
Molecular Weight 150.13 g/mol
Appearance White needle-like crystals or crystalline powder
Solubility Highly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, pyridine, and hot ethanol, slightly soluble in cold ethanol, insoluble in ether
Density Approximately 1.5 ± 0.1 g/cm³
Melting Point 148-158 ºC
Boiling Point 415.5 ± 38.0 ºC (at 760 mmHg)
Applications Used as a sweetener (non-caloric), in biochemical research, for the production of xylitol, and as a raw material in the food and pharmaceutical industries
Health Benefits Promotes the proliferation of bifidobacteria in the human intestinal tract, improving the microbial environment and enhancing immunity
Stability Stable under normal conditions; however, it is incompatible with strong oxidants
Storage Conditions Store in a sealed container, under low temperature, away from light and moisture to ensure stability and activity
Safety Generally recognized as safe; avoid direct contact with skin and eyes; if contact occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention

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