Product Name: D(+)-Xylose

Synonyms: (2R,4R,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol;d-xylos;Pentose;Xylomed;Xylo-pfan;FEMA 3606;D-(+)-WOOD SUGAR;D-XYL

CAS: 58-86-6

MF: C5H10O5

MW: 150.13

EINECS: 200-400-7

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Mol File: 58-86-6.mol

D(+)-Xylose Structure

D(+)-Xylose Chemical Properties

Melting point 154-158 °C(lit.)

alpha 20 º (c=10, H2O)

Boiling point 191.65°C (rough estimate)

density 1.525

FEMA 3606 | D-XYLOSE

refractive index 20 ° (C=10, H2O)

Fp > 100°(212°F)

storage temp. Store at RT.

solubility H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

pka pKa (18°): 12.14

form Fine Crystalline Powder

color White

Specific Gravity 1.535

Odor Odorless

PH 4.0-6.0 (25℃, 1M in H2O)

PH Range 4.5 - 6.0

optical activity [α]20/D +20.0±1°, 10 hr, c = 10% in H2O

Water Solubility soluble

λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05

λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05

Sensitive Hygroscopic

Merck 14,10087

BRN 1562108

Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

CAS DataBase Reference 58-86-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference D-Xylose(58-86-6)

EPA Substance Registry System D-Xylose (58-86-6)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xi

Risk Statements 36/37/38

Safety Statements 24/25-36-26

WGK Germany 2

RTECS ZF2285000

F 3

Hazard Note Irritant

TSCA Yes

HS Code 29400090r