Threitol

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Threitol[1]
IUPAC name (2R,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
Identifiers
CAS number [2418-52-2]
PubChem 169019
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.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Threitol at Sigma-Alrich