Xylonic acid
== Xylonic Acid ==
Xylonic acid is a sugar acid derived from the pentose sugar xylose. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. Xylonic acid is commonly used in the food industry as a food additive and in the production of various chemical compounds.
Properties[edit | edit source]
Xylonic acid has a chemical formula of C5H8O6 and a molar mass of 164.11 g/mol. It is classified as a dicarboxylic acid due to its two carboxylic acid functional groups. Xylonic acid exhibits chirality with two enantiomeric forms, D-xylonic acid and L-xylonic acid.
Production[edit | edit source]
Xylonic acid can be produced through the oxidation of xylose using various methods such as fermentation or chemical synthesis. One common method involves the oxidation of xylose using bacteria or enzymes to convert it into xylonic acid.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Xylonic acid has several applications in the food industry as a preservative and acidulant. It is also used in the production of bioplastics, pharmaceutical drugs, and cosmetic products. Additionally, xylonic acid can be utilized in organic synthesis for the preparation of various chemical compounds.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Xylose
- Sugar Acid
- Pentose
- Food Additive
- Dicarboxylic Acid
- Chirality
- Enantiomer
- Fermentation
- Chemical Synthesis
- Preservative
- Acidulant
- Bioplastic
- Pharmaceutical Drug
- Cosmetic Product
- Organic Synthesis
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