Molekula
meso-Erythritol
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Meso-erythritol is a sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener and humectant in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. It is a white crystalline powder with a clean, sweet taste and no aftertaste. CAS: 149-32-6, Molecular formula: C4H10O4, Molecular weight: 122.12 g/mol. Stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies meso-erythritol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
On backorder — expected to ship by 25 November 2026
These pack sizes aren't a limit. Molekula manufactures, sources and repacks to order — if you need 500 kg and only see 1 kg listed, . We quote from grams to multi-tonne.
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25 g — £46.50 per pack ex VAT · £55.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Flash Point | 0 °C |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Bipyramidal tetragonal prisms |
| Melting Point | 121.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 330.5 °C |
| Density | 1.451 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Water Solubility | 610 g/L at 22 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in diethyl ether |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0000237 mmHg |
| pKa | pKa = 13.903 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -2.29 |
Source: PubChem CID 222285 (HSDB, EU Food Improvement Agents, Haz-Map)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 56949197 |
| CAS Number | 149-32-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol |
| EC Number | 205-737-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.12 |
| Exact Mass | 122.0579 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H10O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+ |
| PubChem CID | 222285 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2905.49.5001 |
| Tariff Code | 2905490015 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- (2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
- 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (2R,3S)-rel-
- Antierythrite
- Erythrit
- ERYTHRITOL
- Erythroglucin
- L-Erythritol
- Paycite
- Phycite
- Phycitol
Frequently asked questions
What is meso-Erythritol used for?
Meso-Erythritol is primarily used as a low-calorie sweetener and sugar substitute in food and beverage applications, and also in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as a humectant or bulking agent.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of meso-Erythritol?
The chemical formula is C4H10O4 and the molecular weight is 122.12 g/mol.
How should meso-Erythritol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and contamination.
What grade of meso-Erythritol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies food-grade meso-Erythritol, suitable for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products.
Can Molekula supply meso-Erythritol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply meso-Erythritol in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of meso-Erythritol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and, upon request, additional documentation such as MSDS/SDS and COO.
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