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W360600

Sigma-Aldrich

D-(+)-Xylose

≥99%

Synonym(s):

(2S,3R,4S,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol, Dextro-xylose, Wood sugar

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.13
FEMA Number:
3606
Beilstein:
1562108
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Assay

≥99%

optical activity

[α]20/D +18.8°, c = 4 in H2O

mp

154-158 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Organoleptic

smoky

SMILES string

O[C@@H]1COC(O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C5H10O5/c6-2-1-10-5(9)4(8)3(2)7/h2-9H,1H2/t2-,3+,4-,5?/m1/s1

InChI key

SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-IOVATXLUSA-N

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Features and Benefits

Smoky

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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