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W481911

Sigma-Aldrich

meso-Erythritol

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane, i-Erythritol

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2[CH(OH)]2CH2OH
CAS Number:
149-32-6
Molecular Weight:
122.12
FEMA Number:
4819
Beilstein:
1719753
MDL number:
MFCD00004710
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
E Number:
E 968
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Quality Level

400

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥99%

bp

329-331 °C (lit.)

mp

118-120 °C (lit.)

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C4H10O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+

InChI key

UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA-N

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Allelic variation of the Tas1r3 gene affects behavioral taste responses to this sugar alcohol, suggesting that it is a T1R3 receptor ligand.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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