XYLAN

• CAS: 9014-63-5
• Catalog Number: ACM9014635
• Category: Main Products
• Molecular Weight: 150.12
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O5
• Description: Off-white, yellow or light-brown powder
• Synonyms: POLY[BETA-D-XYLOPYRANOSE(1->4)];XYLAN;XYLAN EX BEECHWOOD;XYLAN, OAT SPELTS;XYLAN OATS SPELT;(1,4-beta-D-Xylan)n;(1,4-beta-D-Xylan)n+1;1,4-beta-D-Xylan
• Melting Point: 198 °C
• Solubility: 1 M NaOH: may be turbid
• Appearance: Solid
• Application: Xylan is a major constituent of the secondary cell wall and plant cell-wall polysaccharides. Xylan is also used in the studies involving structural properties, foaming as a new means for food structuring in plants. Xylanases an enzymatic form of xylan is used in several biotechnological processes, primarily for biopulping and biobleaching in the paper industry and as accessory enzymes for bioethanol production.
• EC Number: 232-760-6
• MDL Number: MFCD00082148
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Storage Temperature: Room Temperature