meso-Erythritol

SKU: orb1310472

Description

meso-Erythritol (Phycitol) is a naturally occurring four-carbon sugar alcohol sourced from algae, fungi, and lichens. With twice the sweetness of sucrose, it serves as a research tool in studies of coronary vasodilation and metabolic pathways in both in vitro and in vivo models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 149-32-6
• MW: 122.12
• Purity: 99.84%
• Formula: C₄H₁₀O₄
• SMILES: [C@H]([C@H](CO)O)(CO)O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (16.38 mM);DMSO:55 mg/mL (450.38 mM);H2O:22 mg/mL (180.15 mM);Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  After oral administration, erythritol is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and subsequently excreted swiftly in its original form through the urine.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Phycitol, meso Erythritol, mesoErythritol, meso-Erythritol, Erythrit, Erythritol, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

222285