D-Xylose | 58-86-6

Description :

Overview of D-Xylose

D-Xylose can be described as a pentose sugar that is used to diagnose in the pharmaceutical industry, as an intermediate for drug production, and as a nutritional supplement. It is a well-known ingredient in the testing of intestinal absorption as well as a sweetener with low calories. D-Xylose is used extensively for clinical diagnostics, as well as pharmaceutical formulations and applications in food.

This API appears as a white crystalline powder with excellent water solubility and stability. Its properties—selective absorption pathway, metabolic characteristics, and non-insulin-dependent metabolism—make it valuable in gastrointestinal function testing and as a pharmaceutical excipient.

Related products include D-Galactose, L-Glutamine, Sorbitol, and other pharmaceutical sugars and diagnostic agents used in clinical testing and formulation development.

Applications of D-Xylose

Diagnostic Applications

• Used in the D-xylose absorption test for malabsorption diagnosis
• Helps detect small intestinal disorders and bacterial overgrowth
• Applied in the assessment of intestinal mucosal function
• Used in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases

Pharmaceutical & Nutritional Use

• Used as a pharmaceutical excipient in various formulations
• Applied as a low-calorie sweetener in diabetic and special dietary products
• Used in parenteral nutrition formulations
• Component in prebiotic and functional food applications

Research & Biotechnology

• Used in cell culture and microbiological media
• Applied in biochemical research and metabolic studies
• Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates
• Employed in fermentation and biotechnology processes

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Beware of inhaling fine powder
• Make sure you wear gloves, goggles, or protective clothing while handling
• Place in a dry, cool location away from humidity
• Be sure to follow COA and MSDS guidelines completely

Where to Buy D-Xylose?

D-Xylose Manufacturer

ChemicalBull provides D-Xylose with high purity, which meets the quality standards of IP/EP/USP for diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and research applications.

D-Xylose Supplier & Distributor

• It is available in bulk packaging to aid in diagnostics and pharmaceutical applications.
• Grade of high purity for laboratory and clinical applications
• COA MSDS, as well as regulatory documentation, are provided.

MSDS

Provides detailed safety guidelines, including hazard identification as well as the storage requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the D-Xylose structure?
   

   D-Xylose is a five-carbon aldopentose sugar with molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₅, existing in both linear and cyclic (pyranose) forms.
   
   

2. What are D-Xylose uses?
   

   It is used for intestinal malabsorption testing, as a pharmaceutical excipient, a low-calorie sweetener, and in research applications.
   
   

3. What is the common name for D-Xylose?
   

   D-Xylose is also known as wood sugar, as it was originally isolated from wood.
   
   

4. What is D-Xylose used for?
   

   Primarily used in clinical diagnostics for assessing intestinal absorption and detecting malabsorption syndromes, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and other GI disorders.
   
   

5. How does the D-Xylose absorption test work?
   

   After oral administration, D-xylose is absorbed in the small intestine and excreted in urine; reduced levels indicate malabsorption or intestinal dysfunction.