1,4-b-D-Xylopentaose

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1,4-β-D-Xylopentaose is a linear oligosaccharide composed of five D-xylose units linked by β-(1,4)-glycosidic bonds. This compound is a fragment of xylan, a major polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants. It is used as a research standard to study the activity of xylanase enzymes, which are important in biofuel production and the pulp and paper industry.