Threitol
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Threitol[1] | |
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IUPAC name | (2R,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [2418-52-2] |
PubChem | |
SMILES | C(C(C(CO)O)O)O |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | C4H10O4 |
Molar mass | 122.12 |
Appearance | Solid |
Melting point |
88-90 °C |
Hazards | |
R-phrases | R36/37/38 |
S-phrases | S26 S36 |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Threitol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol with the molecular formula C4H10O4. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of other compounds.
[edit] See also
- Erythritol, the diastereomer of threitol
- Dithiothreitol, a thiol derivative of threitol