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D-Xylose
H OH H OH H | | | | |
O = C - C - C - C - C - H
| | | |
H OH H OH
Formula: C5H10O5
Molecular Weight: 150.13
Appearance: White Crystaline Powder.
Quality Standards
|
Food Grade |
Medical Grade (BP93) |
| Purity | >98.5% | >99.5% |
| Sulphate | <0.025% | <0.025% |
| Heavy Metal (Pb equiv) | <5 ppm | <4 ppm |
| Loss on Drying | <1.0% | <0.5% |
| Arsenic (as As2O3) | <2 ppm | <2 ppm |
| Optical Activity | - | 18.5°-19.5° |
| Iron (Fe) | - | <5 ppm |
| Sodium (Na) | - | <25 ppm |
| Chloride | - | <50 ppm |
Uses
(1) Used for the production of Xylitol, an artificial sweetener, by
reduction or hydrogenation.
(2) Xylose is used as a plasticiser in paints and plastic insulation
of high voltage cables.
Packaging:
25kg packed in woven plastic bags with polythene lining.
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