Highly purified xylan from beechwood for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.

Suitable as a replacement for birchwood xylan as a substrate for β-xylanase in DNSA reducing sugar assay.

Xylose 81.3%, glucuronic acid 13.0%, other sugars 5.7%.

4-O-methyl glucuronoxylan

DESCRIPTION

Xylan (Beechwood; purified)
CAS: 9041-63-5

Synonyms:
4-O-methyl glucuronoxylan

Stability:
> 5 years at room temperature

Properties:
Sugar Composition: Xylose 81.3%, glucuronic acid 13.0%, 
other sugars 5.7%
Protein: 0.2%
Ash: 3.2%
Moisture:1.7%
Physical Description: Off-white, odourless powder

Applications:
Highly purified xylan from beechwood suitable as a replacement for birchwood xylan as a substrate for β-xylanase in DNSA reducing sugar assays.