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D-Xylose is a five-carbon sugar that contributes to lignocellulose in plants. It is predominantly found in hardwoods and agricultural residues.

Diagnostic aid (intestinal function determination）.

D-Xylose has been used:

• as one of the component to stimulate microbial activity;
• for the enhancement of biofilm formation;
• as a part of biochemical tests for the identification of B. cereus group;
• for substrate screening characterization.

ChEBI: Alpha-D-xylose is a D-xylopyranose in with an alpha-configuration at the anomeric position. It has a role as an algal metabolite.

Xylo-Pfan (Savage).

Estimation of D-Xylose in the urine after oral administration, is useful in diagnosing absorption of carbohydrates and malabsorption of non-pancreatic molecules. D-Xylose plays a significant role in the biologically conversion of plant biomass to fuels and chemicals.