Description
D-Xylose 99% Purity | Clinical Grade Pentose Sugar Online
D-Xylose (CAS No. 58-86-6) is a naturally occurring pentose monosaccharide obtained from plant biomass. Supplied in Extra Pure grade with 99% purity, it appears as a white crystalline powder and is primarily used in clinical diagnostics, biochemical research, and microbiological culture media across South Africa and international markets.
Ultra Pure D-Xylose for Medical Diagnostics and Research
In medical diagnostics, D-Xylose is used in the D-Xylose Absorption Test to assess intestinal carbohydrate absorption. This pharmaceutical grade pentose sugar meets stringent clinical standards and is essential for diagnostic laboratory applications. It also serves as a selective carbohydrate source in bacterial fermentation studies and is utilized in enzymatic and metabolic pathway research due to its unique five-carbon structure.
According to the American Society for Microbiology, D-xylose plays a crucial role in microbial identification and metabolic studies. The Clinical Chemistry journal highlights its importance in gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures, making it indispensable for medical laboratories in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and across the SADC region.
Comprehensive Product Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | D-Xylose |
| CAS Number | 58-86-6 |
| HS Code | 1702.90.90 |
| Purity | 99% |
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Grade | Extra Pure |
| Molecular Formula | C₅H₁₀O₅ |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 g/mol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Mildly Sweet |
| Solubility | Freely Soluble in Water |
| Melting Point | ~114–116 °C |
| Shelf Life | 5 Years |
| Packaging | HDPE Bottles, Kraft Paper Bags, Sealed Containers, 1kg-25kg Options |
| UN Number | 1504 |
Clinical and Research Applications of Pure D-Xylose
D-Xylose is moderately sweet, water-soluble, and non-toxic, making it suitable as a low-calorie sugar substitute in specific food formulations.
Professional Packaging and Storage Solutions
Available in multiple packaging formats to suit various laboratory and clinical requirements:
- HDPE Bottles: 100g, 500g, 1kg for clinical laboratories
- Kraft Paper Bags: 5kg, 10kg for research institutions
- Sealed Containers: 25kg for industrial applications
- Moisture-Proof Packaging: Custom sizes for specialized requirements
Proper storage in moisture-proof containers ensures product integrity for medical diagnostic procedures and research applications throughout Southern Africa.
Specialized Applications Across Healthcare and Research
- Clinical use in D-Xylose absorption testing for gastrointestinal assessment
- Carbon source in microbiology and fermentation studies
- Intermediate in pharmaceutical and biochemical synthesis
- Food ingredient in specialized low-calorie products
- Research reagent in enzymology and metabolic pathway analysis
- Bacterial identification in clinical microbiology
- Biomedical research in carbohydrate metabolism
- Quality control testing in food and pharmaceutical industries
- Academic research in biochemistry and molecular biology
