D-(−)-Erythrose
SIGMA/E7625 - ≥75% (TLC), syrup
Synonym: (2R,3R)
CAS Number: 583-50-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H8O4
Molecular Weight: 120.10
EC Number: 209-505-2
MDL Number: MFCD00006970
Linear Formula: C4H8O4
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥75% (TLC) |
| color | colorless to very dark yellow |
| form | syrup |
| InChI | 1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2- |
| InChI key | YTBSYETUWUMLBZ-IUYQGCFVSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H]C(=O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| 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: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 250 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥75% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

