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Revision as of 18:05, 25 January 2014
D-Erythrose
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L-Erythrose
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IUPAC names
(2R,3R)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal (D)
(2S,3S)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanal (L) | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ChEBI | |
ChemSpider |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.643 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C4H8O4 | |
Molar mass | 120.104 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Syrup |
Very soluble | |
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NFPA 704 (fire diamond) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.
Erythrose is an anti-cancer agent.
References
- ^ Wang X and Wei Y 2010 “Erythrose kill cancer cell in vitro and inhibit tumor growth in vivo” American Association for Cancer Research 101th Conference.