D-Xylonic acid calcium salt hydrate, 10 g

D-Xylonic Acid Calcium Salt Hydrate is offered in laboratory-suitable formats for research and production. This compound, identified as a calcium salt of D-xylonic acid, features a molecular formula of C6H10O7Ca·xH2O. With a molecular weight of approximately 268 g/mol, it belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monocarboxylic acids. It is supplied in a pure grade with a specified purity of 99% and is presented in a convenient 10g pack size. This calcium salt exhibits a hygroscopic nature, readily absorbing moisture from the environment. It is commonly used in the synthesis of various polymers, particularly those derived from xylose, due to its ability to act as a building block. Additionally, it may also find applications in the field of biochemistry, given its role as an intermediate in certain metabolic pathways.

• CAS Number: 72656-08-7