Erythritol
Product Description
| Product | Erythritol |
| CAS | 149-32-6 |
| Formula | C4H10O4 |
| Synonym | 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane, (R*,S*)-, Erythrit, Erythritol, meso- Erythroglucin, Paycite, C*Eridex, Erythroglucin, NIK 242, Erythritol, Tetrahydroxybutane, (R*,S*)-tetrahydroxybutane, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (2R,3S)-rel-, Erythrol, Lichen sugar, Erythritol, meso-, Antierythrite, meso-Erythritol, 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (R*,S*)-, NSC 8099, Erythrite, 2,3,4-Butanetetrol,(R*,S*)-1, 2(r),3(s)-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, 3,4-butanetetrol,(theta,s)-2, Phycitol, L-Erythritol, Butanetetrol |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 122.12 |
| EINECS | 205-737-3 |
| InChI | 1S/C4H10O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+ |
| Solubility | H2O: 0.1 g/mL, clear to almost clear, colorless |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| Flash Point | 329-331°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C |
| Merck | 14,3675 |
| Density | 1,451 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 118-120 °C |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Boiling Point | 329-331 °C |
| BRN Number | 1719753 |
| Notes | Erythritol uses and applications include: Humectant, emollient in cosmetics; sweetener for beverages, chewing gum, candy, chocolate, pharmaceutical tablets and coatings; excipient for pharmaceutical syrups and medicated candies; taste masking agent to mask unpleasant bitter taste of actives in pharmaceutical syrups and oral care products; coolant for oral care products; hydrophilic building block in fine chemicals Suggested storage of Erythritol: Store in cool, dry place below 0 C; keep tightly closed |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Flavor, Additive |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Flavor |
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