CAS 551-84-8

D-Xylulose

Description:

D-Xylulose is a five-carbon sugar, specifically a ketopentose, with the molecular formula C5H10O5. It is a colorless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and exhibits a sweet taste. D-Xylulose plays a significant role in carbohydrate metabolism, particularly in the pentose phosphate pathway, which is crucial for cellular respiration and the synthesis of nucleotides. This sugar exists in two stereoisomeric forms, with D-Xylulose being the biologically active form. It can be produced through the hydrolysis of xylan, a hemicellulose found in plant cell walls, and is also involved in various biochemical processes, including the synthesis of ribose and other essential biomolecules. In terms of its chemical reactivity, D-Xylulose can participate in Maillard reactions, contributing to flavor and color development in food products. Its CAS number, 551-84-8, is used for identification in chemical databases and regulatory contexts. Overall, D-Xylulose is an important compound in both biological systems and industrial applications.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

InChI: InChI=1/C5H10O5/c6-1-3(8)5(10)4(9)2-7/h3,5-8,10H,1-2H2/t3-,5+/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=ZAQJHHRNXZUBTE-WUJLRWPWSA-N

SMILES: [C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)(C(CO)=O)O

Synonyms:

• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Xylulose
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-threo-2-Pentulose
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-threo-Pentulose
• D-xylulofuranose
• D-xylulose approx. 95%
• Xylulose
• D-threo-2-Pentulose
• D-threo-Pentulose
• D-Xylulose
• D-Xylulose - Aqueous solution
• D-threo-2-Pentulose (9CI)
• D-Xylulosecas
• D-Xylulose,D-threo-Pentulose
• D-Xylulose (0.5 M in Water)
• (3S,4R)-1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentan-2-one
• D-XYLULOSE USP/EP/BP
• D-THREO-PENT-2-ULOSE
• D-Xylulose ,98%

D-Xylulose

CAS: 551-84-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Purity: %

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 150.1299

Ref: IN-DA003PWH

D-Xylulose

CAS: 551-84-8

D-Xylulose

Purity: 97%

Ref: 54-OR1037885

D-Xylulose

CAS: 551-84-8

D-Xylulose is made from xylitol by NAD+ xylitol dehydrogenase in mammals' main metabolic pathway.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 150.13

Ref: TM-TQ0190

D-Xylulose, solution in water

CAS: 551-84-8

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Purity: ≥ 98.0%

Color and Shape: Clear, colourless to light-yellow liquid

Molecular weight: 150.13

Ref: 7W-GC4025

D-Xylulose (0.5 M in Water)

Controlled Product

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Applications D-Xylulose can be used through fermentation to produce ethanol.
References Yuan, D. et al.: Biores. Tech., 102, 3246 (2011);

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 150.13

Ref: TR-X750900

D-Xylulose - Aqueous solution

CAS: 551-84-8

D-Xylulose is a sugar monomer found in the cell walls of bacteria. It is also present in human blood, where it is converted to xylitol. D-Xylulose has been shown to be an important component of bacterial cell wall synthesis and can be used as a probiotic for humans. The enzyme xylitol dehydrogenase catalyses the conversion of D-xylulose to xylitol. The reaction mechanism is thought to be similar to that of other enzymes in the glycolysis pathway, such as ribitol dehydrogenase, which converts ribitol to ribose 5-phosphate. This conversion can be achieved through two different methods: hydrogen fluoride or sodium hydroxide. D-Xylulose can also be used for analytical purposes, such as in the detection of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₅

Purity: Min. 99 Area-%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 150.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-MX06995