Xylose
Agent Name
Xylose
CAS Number
58-86-6
Formula
C5-H10-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
(D)-Xylose; Xylose, pure; Xylose, D-; (+)-Xylose; 2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanal; D-Xylose; Wood sugar; Xylo-Pfan; [ChemIDplus] Xylomed; [Merck Index] D-(+)-Xylose; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline powder; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found in many plant materials, especially wood, straw, and hulls; Used in tanning, dyeing, diabetic foods, and medical diagnosis (intestinal function); [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent and nutritive sweetener; [FDA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: