Properties
Description
β-D-Xylopyranose is a five-carbon aldose sugar with a specific stereochemistry, highly water-soluble and a component of hemicellulose and other plant polysaccharides.
Molecular Formula
C5H10O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-D-Xylopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-D-Xylopyranose, a common pentose in plant cell walls, can be used as a model substrate for studying xylan-degrading enzymes.