D-xylose

D-xylose (CAS 58-86-6), also known as wood sugar, is a naturally occurring pentose monosaccharide derived primarily from hemicellulose hydrolysis of plant materials such as corncobs and birch wood.

Where is D-xylose used?

• Food production: brown color generation
• Baked goods, confectionery and savory products: roasted flavor notes through controlled Maillard reactions with amino acids
• Pharmaceuticals: excipient in oral formulations
• Diagnostic reference standard for intestinal absorption testing
• Cosmetics: humectant and skin-conditioning agent in moisturizers and serums
• Biotechnology: fermentation substrate for producing xylitol and other bio-based compounds
• In industry it functions as a reducing sugar, humectant, and Maillard reaction precursor.

Commercial specifications

• Bulk quantities typically offered in 25 kg bags
• High-purity grades exceeding 99% for analytical use