Xylose is a naturally occurring five-carbon monosaccharide belonging to the pentose family of carbohydrates. It is commonly associated with plant-derived materials, particularly hemicellulose and xylan-containing materials, and is also known as wood sugar.
As a specialized cosmetic ingredient, Xylose can be considered for personal-care formulations where a water-soluble carbohydrate raw material is required. Its molecular structure contains several hydroxyl groups, giving it a strong affinity for water and making it compatible with suitable aqueous formulation systems.
D-Xylose is the specific stereochemical form commonly referenced for purified commercial material. For cosmetic raw-material selection, the identity and stereochemical form should be clearly established because different stereoisomers should not automatically be treated as equivalent.
D-Xylose has the molecular formula C₅H₁₀O₅ and molecular weight 150.13 g/mol. Its principal CAS Number is 58-86-6 and its EC Number is 200-400-7. It is a pentose sugar structurally related to other monosaccharides such as Arabinose and Ribose.
A current analytical-grade specification for D-(+)-Xylose reports minimum 98.0 area% by HPLC, with a melting-point specification of 146–153°C and specific rotation of +19.0° to +21.0° at 20°C under the stated test conditions. These values are supplier-specific analytical specifications and should not automatically be treated as a universal cosmetic COA.
Xylose is a specialized carbohydrate ingredient that can be incorporated into cosmetic formulations requiring a water-compatible sugar-based raw material. Its hydroxyl-rich structure allows interaction with water and can be relevant to moisture-focused formulation concepts.
Xylose can be evaluated alongside other carbohydrate ingredients such as Glucose, Fructose, Mannose, Galactose, Rhamnose, Raffinose, Sorbitol and Trehalose. These materials have different molecular structures and therefore should be evaluated individually for their formulation behaviour.
The practical contribution of Xylose depends on concentration, formulation composition, pH, water content and processing conditions. It should therefore be positioned according to its documented technical characteristics rather than assigning unsupported therapeutic or performance claims.
Xylose Cosmetic Ingredient can be considered for:
Its water solubility makes Xylose suitable for compatible aqueous formulations. The actual use concentration should be established through formulation development and stability testing.
Xylose is a hygroscopic crystalline carbohydrate, so moisture exposure should be considered during storage and handling. A current analytical specification recommends storage in a cool, dark environment and identifies moisture as a condition to avoid.
During formulation, developers should consider dissolution behaviour, concentration, pH, temperature and storage conditions. The particle characteristics of the supplied material can also influence handling and incorporation into powders or aqueous systems.
For high-purity Xylose, chromatographic purity, specific optical rotation, appearance and melting range can be useful quality-control parameters. However, analytical-grade specifications should not automatically be transferred to every cosmetic-grade material.
Swapnroop supplies Xylose Cosmetic Ingredient for manufacturers and formulators seeking specialized carbohydrate-based raw materials for personal-care applications. Xylose can be evaluated for skincare and other formulation systems where a purified, water-compatible pentose ingredient is appropriate.
As a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer and bulk supplier in India, Swapnroop supports B2B sourcing requirements for cosmetic raw materials. The appropriate Xylose grade should be selected according to stereochemical identity, purity, physical characteristics and the approved product specification.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or colourless crystals / white powder |
| Assay (HPLC) | NLT 98.0 |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Water Content | NMT 0.5% |
| Specific Rotation | +19.0° to +21.0° |
| Melting Point | 146–153°C |