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1722005

USP

Xylose

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D-(+)-Xylose

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
150.13
Beilstein:
1562108
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

xylose

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

154-158 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

O[C@@H]1COC(O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C5H10O5/c6-2-1-10-5(9)4(8)3(2)7/h2-9H,1H2/t2-,3+,4-,5?/m1/s1

InChI key

SRBFZHDQGSBBOR-IOVATXLUSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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