Record Information
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Creation date2015-10-09 22:32:17 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:34 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000733
FoodDB RecordFDB023039
Chemical Information
NameErythrose
DescriptionD-erythrose is a tetrose carbohydrate with chemical formula C4H8O4. It has one aldehyde group and so is part of the aldose family. It is a syrupy liquid at room temperature. [HMDB]
CAS Number1758-51-6
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(R*,R*)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanalhmdb
D-erythro-tetrosehmdb
D-erythrosehmdb
L-threo-aldosehmdb
L-threosehmdb
LTrhmdb
Threosehmdb
Chemical FormulaC4H8O4
IUPAC name(3R,4R)-oxolane-2,3,4-triol
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-2-1-8-4(7)3(2)6/h2-7H,1H2/t2-,3-,4?/m1/s1
InChI KeyFMAORJIQYMIRHF-HERZVMAMSA-N
Isomeric SMILESO[C@@H]1COC(O)[C@@H]1O
Average Molecular Weight120.1039
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight120.042258744
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pentoses. These are monosaccharides in which the carbohydrate moiety contains five carbon atoms.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Direct ParentPentoses
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Pentose monosaccharide
  • Tetrahydrofuran
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Hemiacetal
  • 1,2-diol
  • Oxacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Polyol
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic heteromonocyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteromonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 10 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formliquid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
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