D-xylose is a natural five-carbon sugar extracted from corn cobs, wood and other plants as the main raw materials. It has a pure sweetness, is calorie-free, has good compatibility and exhibits an excellent Maillard browning reaction. It is widely used as a calorie-free, non-blood sugar-raising sweetener, and a food flavor and color improver.

Chemical formula C5H10O5
Melting point 61–62.5°C.
Boiling point 415.5 °C
Molecular Weight 150.13 g/mol

Technical Analysis

Specification Typical Values
Molar mass 150.13 g/mol
Other names 2-Amino-4-methylpentanoic acid
CAS Number 58-86-6

D-xylose is a sugar that is found in wood and is used as a sweetener in food and beverages

Sihauli Chemicals is one of the leading D-xylose Manufacturer and Exporter form India. Sihauli Chemicals Supply D-xylose to Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America and Oceania.

Applications & Uses of D-Xylose

1. Food & Beverage Industry

Low-calorie sweetener — ~40% sweetness of sucrose but fewer calories.
Diabetic-friendly foods — has minimal impact on blood glucose levels.
Flavor enhancer — improves taste profile in baked goods and beverages.
Precursor for Xylitol production — xylitol is used in sugar-free gum, candy, and oral care products.
Maillard reaction agent — reacts with amino acids during heating to produce pleasant flavors and browning in meat, bakery, and coffee products.

2. Pharmaceutical Industry

Excipient in formulations — used as a sugar source or stabilizer in syrups and suspensions.
Nutritional supplements — for people needing alternative carbohydrate sources.
Controlled-release drug systems — part of certain matrix or coating materials.

3. Medical & Diagnostic Use

D-Xylose absorption test — a clinical test for evaluating intestinal absorption capacity, especially for diagnosing malabsorption syndromes like celiac disease or tropical sprue.
Indicator sugar in research — used to study gut permeability.

4. Cosmetic & Personal Care

Humectant — retains moisture in creams and lotions.
Skin conditioning agent — part of sugar-based moisturizing complexes.
Anti-aging formulations — some skincare brands use xylose derivatives for collagen support.

5. Industrial & Biotechnological Applications

Feedstock for fermentation — produces biofuels (ethanol, butanol) and biochemicals.
Raw material in biochemical synthesis — for xylitol, furfural, and specialty chemicals.
Research in renewable energy — as part of lignocellulosic biomass valorization.

Product Identity Keywords