Xylan (Poly-β-[1-4]-xylopyranose

CAS number 9014-63-5

Xylan isolated from beechwood of high and reproducible quality.

Xylose content of 82%+ (determined by HPLC after chain degradation by acid hydrolysis).

Typical structure of xylan from beechwood (schematic).

Example ¹³C-NMR of xylan isolated from beech wood (acquired in in D₂O).

Average weight molecular weight (Mw) of about 20,000 g/mol of low polydispersity.