This section provides an overview for xylose as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 xylose manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked xylose companies as of November, 2024: 1.MUBY CHEMICALS, 2.Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd., 3.Ardilla Technologies Ltd.
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Xylose is a natural sweetener, with CAS registration numbers 58-86-6 (D), 609-06-3 (L), and 41247-05-6 (DL). It is a crystalline white solid with a molecular weight of 150.13 and a melting point of 144-145°C. It has a strong sweet taste and is highly water-soluble but almost insoluble in ethanol and acetone.
As a food additive, xylose is known for its higher colorability due to the Maillard reaction. It is used in processed foods for coloring, flavor enhancement, and odor correction. Xylose also serves in gastrointestinal function tests and as a raw material for xylitol.
Xylose is reduced to xylitol and degraded to furfural. It is stable under normal storage conditions but should be kept away from high temperatures and direct sunlight. Xylose reacts with strong oxidizing agents and is considered a miscibility hazardous substance.
Xylose, a pentose, has three chiral carbon atoms. The orientation of hydroxy groups on these atoms determines the sugar type. D-xylose, with the hydroxy group on the second carbon facing right, is the naturally occurring form.
Xylose is available as a food additive (D-xylose) and as R&D reagent products (D-(+)-xylose, L-(-)-xylose, DL-xylose). It is sold in various capacities for different uses.
In nature, xylose is found in plants as a component of xylan and glycoproteins and in animals as part of proteoglycans. In vivo, it is incorporated into polysaccharides through UDP-xylose, produced by decarboxylation of UDP-glucuronic acid.
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Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
MUBY CHEMICALS, established in 1976, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and excipients used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, agrochemical, and textile industries. Based in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, India, the company offers Shale gas hydraulic Fracturing Chemicals such as ammonium persulfate, diverting agents, inhibitors, ATMP phosphonate, and encapsulated gel breakers. Some food analytical reagent chemicals include benzyl alcohol, calcium oxide, boric acid, carbamide peroxide, and lithium carbonate. The company is GLP-approved, Kosher Certified, "REACH" Registered, and ISO-9001 Certified.
Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, established in 2001, is headquartered in China. The company is a chemical manufacturer and supplier of chemicals to domestic Chinese and global consumers in four primary markets: chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Chemicals include fine chemicals, agrochemicals, and other chemicals. Food includes agrochemicals, vitamins, amino acids, and food ingredients. Pharmaceuticals include specific chemicals such as Povidone iodine, Clotrimazole crystalline, and Lincomycin. The company also features a CAS databank for CAS-registered chemical compounds.
Alpha Chemika, founded in 1989 and based in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer, supplier of laboratory reagents and fine chemicals. Their products are used in multiple industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, and environmental. Their product portfolio ranges from chemicals such as Silver Nitrate, Perchloric Acid, and Lanthanum Acetate to laboratory tools and equipment such as Air Inlet Tubes, Air Inlet Tubes, and Optical Components. Alpha Chemika has been able to obtain ISO 9001:2000 certification.
Avanschem, established in 2012, a manufacturer of a wide range of products such as cyanuric acid, pegelatinized sarch, welan gum, and more, operating from a prime location of Gurgaon, Haryana, India. The company provides products developed from of top-notch ingredients and industrial chemicals, for lab and Industrial use. These products formulated using chemical compounds under controlled temperature and pressure conditions at their sophisticated laboratory. They specialize in formulations & contract manufacturing, dossiers services, sourcing services and others, with a worldwide distribution network.
Fooding Group Limited (FGL) is a Chinese ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of food additives and ingredients that was originally established in 1995 as Jinhua Chemicals before its rebrand in 2008. Based in Shanghai, the company produces a wide range of products, including food additives for extending shelf-life or appearance, and natural as well as processed ingredients such as colorants, antioxidants, fruit powders, and starches that enhance nutritional values or flavor. FGL primarily serves bakeries, beverage manufacturers, dairy processors, and snack food companies.
Sinofi, founded in Shanghai, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of food ingredients. The company's product portfolio includes Food Processing equipment, Food Processing Chemicals, Pharmaceutical Ingredients and personal care cosmetics. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, consumer goods and healthcare. The company exports to North America, the EU, the Middle East, and SEA and offers custom packaging, warehousing, and distribution services.
Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co. is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals and food additives that was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. The company specializes in the production of food additives, cosmetic chemicals and specialty chemicals. Its products include preservatives, acidity regulators, sweeteners, antioxidants, and thickeners, as well as emulsifiers, flavors, and nutrition enhancers. Its products are used by several industries, as diverse as food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The company also offers a wide range of services, including custom formulation development, and technical support.
Millipore Sigma, formerly known as Sigma-Aldrich, was created in 175 through the merger of Sigma Chemical Company and Aldrich Chemical company and today is a subsidiary of Merck. Millipore Sigma is a life science and biotechnology company serving the industry with several products and services. Some of their product categories include peptide synthesis materials, biochemicals, building blocks, catalysts, chemical biology, chemical synthesis, flavors & fragrances, formulation, lab chemicals, lab safety, APIs, and stable isotopes. Services include characterization, contract manufacturing, custom products, software, support, testing, and mRNA development & manufacturing.
SUVCHEM, established in 2004 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer and exporter of laboratory chemicals and reagents. Their diverse product range includes organic and inorganic chemicals utilized in pharmaceuticals, plastics, water treatment, and more. They also offer biological stains and indicators for laboratory applications like cell culture and DNA analysis, along with culture media ingredients for growing microorganisms. SUVCHEM's products cater to schools, colleges, research laboratories, pharmaceutical and chemical companies, and other industries, supporting teaching, research, product development, and manufacturing processes across various sectors.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
naugraexport was established in 1951 and is a distributor and supplier of lab equipments based in Ambala Cantt, Haryana, India. The company's product portofolio offers various products such as zoom stereo binocular microscope, human anatomy models, flask erlenmeyer narrow neck glass, laser theodolite, and precision engineered cube mould. The products are used in various industries such as petrochemical, agriculture, semiconductor manufacture, pharmaceutical, and energy. The company has obtained the certificate of ISO 9001:2008 certification standards.
Founded in 1981, Central Drug House Ltd. serves the scientific community via manufacturing and marketing a library of over 9,000 products to laboratory fine chemicals and dehydrated culture media with emphasis on purity and service. Examples are acids & bases, adsorbents, disinfectants, indicator papers, oils, and solvents. CDH provides bio chemicals, research chemicals, laboratory reagents, various solvents, stains & indicators, and dehydrated culture media. CDH is ISO 9001 certified and CDHs’ products are in compliance with specifications of IP, BP, USP, and EP standards.
Foodchem was founded in 2006 in Shanghai, China. The company is ISO 9001 certified and is a producer, distributor, R&D provider, and marketer of specialty and standard food additives and ingredients to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, nutrition, and chemical industries around the world through distributors and self-managed warehouses. The company operates through four product segments: Food Ingredients, Feed Additives, Industrial Chemicals, and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients. Certain categories include Kosher and Halal-certified products and products meeting other dietary restrictions.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | MUBY CHEMICALS |
12.7%
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2 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
12.7%
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3 | Ardilla Technologies Ltd |
11.3%
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4 | MilliporeSigma |
11.3%
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5 | Shandong Green Chemical CO., LTD |
9.9%
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6 | naugraexport |
5.6%
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7 | Sinofi |
5.6%
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8 | Avanschem |
5.6%
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9 | Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co. |
5.6%
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10 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
5.6%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the xylose page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 6 | 40.0% |
India | 5 | 33.3% |
Japan | 3 | 20.0% |
Finland | 1 | 6.7% |