Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of D-(+)-Xylose (CAS: 41247-05-6)?
Answer
D-(+)-Xylose (CAS: 41247-05-6) is a crystalline white powder with a molecular weight of approximately 150.14 g/mol. It is highly soluble in water and has limited solubility in ethanol. Chemically, it is a reducing sugar and exhibits characteristic properties of alditols. It is stable under neutral and slightly acidic conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in strongly acidic or alkaline environments.
About
CAS No
41247-05-6
English Name
D-(+)-XYLOSE
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Molecular Weight
150.13 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@@H]1CO[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChIKey
SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-LECHCGJUSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 06:03
