CAS No. 609-06-3
Batch:
Purity:99
Chemical Structure
Check the
L-Xylose
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 609-06-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C5H10O5 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 150.13 | |
| SMILES | C(C(C(C(C=O)O)O)O)O |
L-Xylose is a rare monosaccharide and aldopentose enantiomer that serves as a biochemical probe and substrate in carbohydrate metabolic pathways. In fungal systems, L-xylose is processed through a specialized L-xylose catabolic pathway, where it is converted into L-xylulose by L-xylose dehydrogenase. This pentose conversion links sugar transport and enzymatic utilization to downstream cellular metabolism, supporting research into stereospecific carbohydrate pathways and biosynthetic transformations.
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Concentration
Volume
Mass
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1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
30 mg/mL
(199.82 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 30 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | 3 mg/mL |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.