Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-10-17 17:52:17 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:09:49 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0057103
Metabolite Identification
Common NameD-Xylofuranose
DescriptionD-Xylofuranose is a monosaccharide belonging to the class of carbohydrates. This five-membered sugar is characterized by its furanose ring structure, which is essential in various biochemical pathways. D-Xylofuranose is involved in the synthesis of poly(1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose monothiocarbonate)s through ring-opening copolymerizations, demonstrating its utility in polymer chemistry (PMID:37578470 ). Additionally, it serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of benzimidazole nucleosides from D-glucose, highlighting its role in nucleoside synthesis (PMID:33045644 ). D-Xylofuranose is also a significant component of bio-crude derived from sugarcane bagasse, showcasing its potential in biofuel applications (PMID:34490211 ). Furthermore, it is recognized in immunoassays targeting specific epitopes related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, indicating its relevance in diagnostic applications (PMID:30257899 ). The structural modifications of D-xylofuranose, such as the introduction of thioheptose and amino acid moieties, further illustrate its versatility in chemical synthesis and biological interactions (PMID:30673214 ). Overall, D-Xylofuranose plays a multifaceted role in both synthetic and biological chemistry.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
D-XylfChEBI
D-Xylo-pentofuranoseChEBI
WURCS=2.0/1,1,0/[a212h-1x_1-4]/1/ChEBI
Molecular FormulaC5H10O5
Average Mass150.13
Monoisotopic Mass150.052823422
IUPAC Name(3R,4R,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
Traditional Name(3R,4R,5R)-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolane-2,3,4-triol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC[C@H]1OC(O)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C5H10O5/c6-1-2-3(7)4(8)5(9)10-2/h2-9H,1H2/t2-,3+,4-,5?/m1/s1
InChI KeyHMFHBZSHGGEWLO-IOVATXLUSA-N