Applications
It acts as a reducing carbohydrate present in maple syrup. It is used in molecular modeling calculations in the study of drug binding and recognition in relation to aldose reductase. L-Lyxose is also utilized by Escherichia coli, encoding a kinase for L-Xylulose.

Solubility
Very soluble (586 g/L) (25°C) in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from oxidizing agents, and water/moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition. Store under inert gas.