Threitol
Agent Name
Threitol
CAS Number
7493-90-5
Formula
C4-H10-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (R*,R*)-; [ChemIDplus] 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Threitol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol with the molecular formula C4H10O4. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the chemical synthesis of other compounds." [Wikipedia]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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