56845

L-(+)-Erythrulose

≥75% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): S-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone, L-Glycero-2-tetrulose
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₈O₄
• CAS Number: 533-50-6
• Molecular Weight: 120.10
• MDL number: MFCD00004703
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 57651608
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥75% (HPLC)
• form: liquid
• optical activity: [α]/D 12.0±2.0°, c = 2 in H₂O (24 h)
• impurities: ≤23% water
• color: light yellow
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: OC[C@H](O)C(=O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3,5-7H,1-2H2/t3-/m0/s1
• InChI key: UQPHVQVXLPRNCX-VKHMYHEASA-N

Description

Application

L-(+)-Erythrulose is used as a tanning agent in the cosmetics industry and a source of chiral ethyl ketones used in aldo reaction organic synthesis.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 110 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves