E7625
D-(−)-Erythrose
≥75% (TLC), syrup
Synonym(s):
(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
120.10
Beilstein:
1721698
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25
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Quality Level
Assay
≥75% (TLC)
form
syrup
color
colorless to very dark yellow
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
[H]C(=O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
InChI
1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h1,3-4,6-8H,2H2/t3-,4+/m0/s1
InChI key
YTBSYETUWUMLBZ-IUYQGCFVSA-N
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Application
D-(-)-Erythrose, the D enantiomer of the aldose aldehyde erythrose, may be used as a reference compound in sugar metabolism analysis. D-(-)-Erythrose may be used to help identify and characterize erythrose reductase(s). D-Erythrose may be used to study the mechanisms of mutarotation in monosugars. D-Erythrose may be used to study the mechanisms of organic microspherule formation and Maillard (glycation) reactions.
Other Notes
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Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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