L-(+)-Erythrulose
SIGMA/56845 - ≥75% (HPLC)
Synonym: S-
CAS Number: 533-50-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O4
Molecular Weight: 120.10
MDL Number: MFCD00004703
Linear Formula: C4H8O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥75% (HPLC) |
| color | light yellow |
| form | liquid |
| impurities | ≤23% water |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2- |
| InChI key | UQPHVQVXLPRNCX-VKHMYHEASA |
| optical activity | [α]/D 12.0±2.0°, c = 2 in H2O (24 h) |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | OC[C@H](O)C(=O)CO |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| 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. |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 230.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 110 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥75% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

