Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
609-06-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,Ph. Int,
| Name | L-Xylose |
| Synonyms | L-Xylose;L -xylopyranose; alpha-L-xylopyranose; beta-L-xylopyranose |
| Molecular Structure | |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| CAS Registry Number | 609-06-3 |
| Specification | 99% |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Loss on Drying | Not more than 1.0% |
| Packing | 25K/Drum |
L-Xylose (CAS 609-06-3) is a rare monosaccharide and structural isomer of D-xylose. It serves as a critical chiral building block in organic synthesis, primarily produced via enzymatic hydrolysis or fermentation of xylan-rich biomass.
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