Threitol

Threitol[1]
Names
IUPAC name
(2R,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
Identifiers
2418-52-2 
ChEBI CHEBI:48300 Yes
ChemSpider 147828 Yes
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KEGG C16884 Yes
PubChem 169019
Properties
C4H10O4
Molar mass 122.12
Appearance Solid
Melting point 88 to 90 °C (190 to 194 °F; 361 to 363 K)
Hazards
R-phrases R36/37/38
S-phrases S26 S36
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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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. It is the diastereomer of Erythritol.

See also

References

  1. Threitol at Sigma-Alrich