性能描述

assay   ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, HPLC)
optical activity   [α]20/D +20.0±1°, 10 hr, c = 10% in H2O
impurities   insoluble matter, passes filter test
ign. residue   ≤0.2% (as SO4)
loss   ≤0.2% loss on drying, 110 °C
pH   4.0-6.0 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)
mp   154-158 °C(lit.)
solubility   H2O: soluble1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Application
D-Xylose, an aldopentose, is used as a feed stock to produce the non-caloric sweetener, xylitol, and commercially valuable ethanol.

溶解性：易溶于水和热乙醇，不溶于乙醇和乙醚。