Erythritol
SIAL/Y0000177 - European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Synonym: meso-Erythritol; 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol; meso-
CAS Number: 149-32-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H10O4
Molecular Weight: 122.12
MDL Number: MFCD00004710
Linear Formula: HOCH2[CH(OH)]2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | erythritol |
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| bp | 329-331 °C (lit.) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C4H10O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2 |
| InChI key | UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | EDQM |
| mp | 118-120 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Erythritol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| 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. |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: | The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| 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 |