(2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal, CAS No. 583-50-6

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583-50-6

Catalog No. EBD2216576

CAS 583-50-6

Name (2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal

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Basic Information

Synonyms: D-Erythrose(ca.70%inWater) (2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal D(-)-Erythrose Erythrosesyrupwv D-Erythrose (3R,4R)-tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol (2S,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal (2R,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal

Molecular Formula: C4H8O4

Molecular Weight: 120.1

MDL Number: MFCD00006970

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Saccharides, Nucleosides, and Nucleotides Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

(2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal, commonly known as D-erythrose, is a four-carbon monosaccharide (a tetrose) and an aldose sugar. It exists as a colorless syrup and is the enantiomer of L-erythrose. D-Erythrose is a fundamental building block in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry. D-Erythrose serves as a crucial chiral starting material and intermediate in the synthesis of various complex carbohydrates, natural products, and pharmaceuticals. It is a key precursor in the synthesis of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) analogs, certain antibiotics, and other bioactive molecules. In biochemistry, D-erythrose 4-phosphate is a central intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway and the Calvin cycle. While not a commodity chemical, D-erythrose is primarily valued in research and fine chemical synthesis for its role in stereoselective synthesis. It is used to study enzyme mechanisms and to prepare more complex sugars and sugar derivatives. Its handling requires standard precautions for hygroscopic and potentially reducing organic compounds.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 311.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 156.2 °C

Density: 1.41 g/cm3

Refractivity: 1.498

Storage: 2-8°C

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 9

Transport Codes: 3077

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear colourless very viscous liquid