Molekula
D-(-)-Erythrose
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D-(-)-Erythrose is a four-carbon sugar (aldotetrose) used in biochemical research and carbohydrate synthesis. It serves as a building block in the study of stereochemistry and metabolic pathways. Available with a CAS number of 583-50-6, molecular formula C4H8O4, and molecular weight 120.10 g/mol, it should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. This product carries a warning signal word due to potential hazards. Molekula supplies D-(-)-Erythrose from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Liquid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90026256 |
| CAS Number | 583-50-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal |
| EC Number | 209-505-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 120.10 |
| Exact Mass | 120.0423 |
| SMILES | C([C@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | YTBSYETUWUMLBZ-IUYQGCFVSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h1,3-4,6-8H,2H2/t3-,4+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 94176 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29400060 |
| Tariff Code | 2940000080 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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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.
Synonyms
- (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal
- Butanal, 2,3,4-trihydroxy-, (2R,3R)-
- Butanal, 2,3,4-trihydroxy-, (2R,3R)-rel-
- D-erythro-tetrose
- D-erythro-tetrose;D-erythrose
- Erythrose
- Erythrose, D-
- GlyTouCan:G76233QG
- rel-(2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal
Frequently asked questions
What is D-(-)-Erythrose used for?
D-(-)-Erythrose is primarily used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis and as a reference standard in carbohydrate chemistry.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-(-)-Erythrose?
The formula is C4H8O4 with a molecular weight of 120.10 g/mol.
How should D-(-)-Erythrose be stored?
It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent degradation.
What grade of D-(-)-Erythrose is available?
Available in high-purity analytical grade suitable for research and laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply D-(-)-Erythrose in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply D-(-)-Erythrose in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a D-(-)-Erythrose order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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