Xylotetraose

Xyl(b1-4)Xyl(b1-4)Xyl(b1-4)Xyl

Xylotetraose is a tetramer belonging to the xylo-oligosaccharide (XOS) family, meaning it is composed of four D-xylose units linked together. These oligosaccharides are derived from the enzymatic breakdown of xylan, a hemicellulose found abundantly in plant biomass, and are gaining attention for their prebiotic effects and their potential applications in food, feed, and pharmaceuticals.