Erythrose

Erythrose
Erythrose[1]

D-Erythrose

L-Erythrose
Identifiers
CAS number 583-50-6 (D) YesY, 533-49-3 (L) YesY
PubChem 94176 (D)
ChemSpider 84990 (D) YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:27904 YesY
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Properties
Molecular formula C4H8O4
Molar mass 120.1 g mol−1
Appearance Syrup
Solubility in water Very soluble
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Erythrose is a tetrose carbohydrate with chemical formula C4H8O4. It has one aldehyde group and so is part of the aldose family. The natural isomer is D-erythrose.

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 3637