α-D-Xylose, CAS 6763-34-4

Product Description: α-D-Xylose (α-D-Xylopyranose) is a basic component of the five-carbon fraction of biomass and a precursor of hemicellulose. α-D-Xylose participates in a variety of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, which in turn participate in a variety of metabolic pathways. In addition, α-D-Xylose is also used in tanning, dyeing and as a diabetic food[1].

Applications: Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism

Formula: C5H10O5

References: [1]da Silva M A V R, et al. Thermochemistry of α-D-xylose (cr)[J]. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 2013, 58: 20-28.

CAS Number: 6763-34-4

Molecular Weight: 150.13

Compound Purity: 97.0

Research Area: Metabolic Disease

Target: Endogenous Metabolite

• SKU: MEXHY-N2018-500G
• Manufacturer: MedChemExpress
• Manufacturer SKU: HY-N2018-500G
• Package Unit: 500 g
• Quantity Unit: STK