Synonym: 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
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| assay |
≥99% (GC) |
| bp |
329-331 °C (lit.) |
| color |
white |
| form |
powder |
| 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.) |
| Quality Level |
200  |
| SMILES string |
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO |
| solubility |
H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. |
−20°C |
| sweetness |
0.7 × sucrose |
| Application: |
Meso-Erythritol (i-Erythritol) is a precursor to the important tanning agent L-erythrulose which can be commercially generated by Gluconobacter oxydans DSM 7145. Meso-Erythritol may be used to support the carbon source growth requirement of Gluconobacter bacteria. It is an aliphatic poly-alcohol used in the chemical analysis of the reactivity of various radicals and radical anions. Meso-Erythritol may be used in encapsulated phase change materials (PCMs) to study its potential use in microelectronics cooling applications. It may be used as a reference compound in purification and analytical procedures developed to test fermentation broths. |
| 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. |
| Other Notes: |
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| Packaging: |
25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| Purity |
≥99% (GC) |
| bp |
329-331 °C (lit.) |
| mp |
118-120 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
−20°C |
| UNSPSC |
12352201 |