Compound Q&A
What is D-Erythrulose (CAS: 496-55-9)?
Answer
D-Erythrulose (CAS: 496-55-9) is a cyclic aldotetrose sugar with the molecular formula C4H8O4. It is a disaccharide precursor and has a sweet taste but is not as sweet as sucrose. It is optically active and exists in both D and L forms, with D-erythrulose being the biologically active form.
About
CAS No
496-55-9
English Name
D-Erythrulose
Molecular Formula
C4H8O4
Molecular Weight
120.1 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(C(=O)CO)O)O
InChIKey
UQPHVQVXLPRNCX-GSVOUGTGSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-21 21:33
