Y0000177

Erythritol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): meso-Erythritol, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, meso-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane, i-Erythritol
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂[CH(OH)]₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 149-32-6
• Molecular Weight: 122.12
• Beilstein: 1719753
• MDL number: MFCD00004710
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830873
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: erythritol
• manufacturer/tradename: EDQM
• bp: 329-331 °C (lit.)
• mp: 118-120 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• 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

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Erythritol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

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.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable