Molekula
meso-Erythritol
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · 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
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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)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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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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