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Erythrose

Erythrose[1]
IUPAC name (2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal
Other names D-Erythrose
Identifiers
CAS number 583-50-6
PubChem 94176
SMILES OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O
Properties
Molecular formula C4H8O4
Molar mass 120.10 g/mol
Appearance Syrup
Solubility in water Very soluble
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Erythrose is a tetrose carbohydrate with chemical formula C4H8O4. It has one aldehyde group and so is part of the aldose family. The natural isomer is D-erythrose.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3637



 
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