D-XYLOSE (CULTURE MEDIA ADDITIVE)

Article No.	Grade	Purity	Cas no.	Molecular Formula	Molecular Weight	H.S. Code	Shelf Life
X0218200500	LR		58-86-6	C₅H₁₀O₅	150.13	2940.0000	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

Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]

150.13 g/l at 20 °C

Solubility in water [% weight]

150.13 g/l at 20 °C

Appearance:	White crystalline powder
Sulphated ash:	Max 0.1%
Chloride (Cl):	Max 0.033%
Lead (Pb):	Max 0.001%
Acidity:	Passes test
Loss on drying (at 100°C):	Max 0.5%
Specific optical rotation ([α]20/D; 10% w/v solution containing 0.4% v/v of 5M ammonia ):	+18.50 to +19.50 deg