Description
Reactant for biochemical identification and culture media additive.
(+)-Xylose; Wood sugar
| CAS | 58-86-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 150.13 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White crystalline |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 4.5 – 6.0 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 154 – 158 °C | Density [g/cm3] | 1.525 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 150.13 g/l at 20 °C | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Specific Optical Rotation ( [?]20/d; 10% w/v solution containing 0.4% v/v of 5m ammonia ) | +18.50 to +19.50 deg |
| Acidity | Passes test | Loss On Drying (At 100°C) | Max 0.5% |
| Sulphated Ash | Max 0.1% | Lead (Pb) | Max 0.001% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.033% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |















