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.
Biochem/physiol Actions
D-Xylose, a principle hemicellulosic sugar in plants and hardwoods, is a main building block for xylan.
Other Notes
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- UPC:
- 41141808
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 95729-25G
- CAS:
- 58-86-6