D-Xylose

D-Xylose (CAS 31178-70-8) is a naturally occurring pentose sugar derived primarily from plant-based hemicellulose sources.

Where is D-Xylose used?

• Food manufacturing: browning and flavor development in baked goods, confections and savory products via controlled Maillard reactions
• Pharmaceutical: excipient and reference standard in intestinal absorption diagnostics
• Biotechnology and fermentation: carbon source for culturing microorganisms
• Industrial production of xylitol, ethanol and other bio-based chemicals
• Research and analytical laboratories: reagent-grade carbohydrate for enzyme assay development
• Scientists utilize it for metabolic pathway studies and specialized chemical synthesis projects.

Good to know: Food-grade and USP or BP specifications meet strict compendial purity requirements; pharmaceutical-grade material is suitable for regulated formulations and diagnostics.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade and USP or BP specifications
• Bulk quantities for industrial fermentation and food processing
• Smaller pack sizes for laboratory and pharmaceutical applications