Synonym: meso-Erythritol; 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol; meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane; i-Erythritol
CAS Number: 149-32-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H10O4
Molecular Weight: 122.12
EC Number: 205-737-3
MDL Number: MFCD00004710
Linear Formula: HOCH2[CH(OH)]2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency |
traceable to Ph. Eur. Y0000477 |
| |
traceable to USP 1241903 |
| application(s) |
pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp |
329-331 °C (lit.) |
| CofA |
current certificate can be downloaded |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
certified reference material |
| |
pharmaceutical secondary standard |
| InChI |
1S/C4H10O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+ |
| InChI key |
UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA-N |
| mp |
118-120 °C (lit.) |
| packaging |
ampule of 1 × 1 g |
| Quality Level |
300  |
| SMILES string |
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| technique(s) |
gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| |
HPLC: suitable |
| Application: |
Erythritol may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical formulations by chromatography techniques. |
| Application: |
These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Allelic variation of the Tas1r3 gene affects behavioral taste responses to this sugar alcohol, suggesting that it is a T1R3 receptor ligand. |
| Footnote: |
To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAA3027 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: |
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| bp |
329-331 °C (lit.) |
| mp |
118-120 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
