Quality Segment
assay
≥97.0% (GC)
form
powder
optical activity
[α]/D 12.0±2.0°, c = 1 in H2O
color
white to off-white
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O.[K+]
InChI
1S/C4H8O5.K/c5-1-2(6)3(7)4(8)9;/h2-3,5-7H,1H2,(H,8,9);/q;+1/t2-,3-;/m1./s1
InChI key
NIBJBHRBFKKLFG-SWLXLVAMSA-N
Biochem/physiol Actions
Erythronic acid is a sugar component of aqueous humour (eye). Erythronic acid is a normal organic acid present in a healthy adult and pediatric population and has been found in urine, plasma, CSF, aqueous humour (eye) and synovial fluid. Erythronic acid is formed when GlcNAc is oxidised.
Other Notes
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Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
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