Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2026-04-04 03:45:22 UTC
Update Date2026-04-04 03:45:22 UTC
Accession NumberCHEM071249
Identification
Common NameL-Erythrose
ClassSmall Molecule
DescriptionL-Erythrose is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8O4 and an average molecular weight of 120.10 g/mol. L-Erythrose belongs to the carbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. It is classified within the superclass of organic oxygen compounds. This substance has been found in or released from one recorded source: electrical and electronic equipment, specifically antennas.
Contaminant SourcesNot Available
Contaminant TypeNot Available
Chemical Structure
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Synonyms
ValueSource
(2S,3R)-2,3,4-TrihydroxybutanalChEBI
D-(-)-ThreoseChEBI
D-Threo-tetroseChEBI
Chemical FormulaC4H8O4
Average Molecular Mass120.104 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass120.042 g/mol
CAS Registry Number533-49-3
IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal
Traditional NameNot Available
SMILESOC[C@H](O)[C@H](O)C=O
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-3(7)4(8)2-6/h1,3-4,6-8H,2H2/t3-,4-/m1/s1
InChI KeyYTBSYETUWUMLBZ-DMTCNVIQSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are compounds containing one carbohydrate unit not glycosidically linked to another such unit, and no set of two or more glycosidically linked carbohydrate units. Monosaccharides have the general formula CnH2nOn.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
Sub ClassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Direct ParentMonosaccharides
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Monosaccharide
  • Beta-hydroxy aldehyde
  • Alpha-hydroxyaldehyde
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Polyol
  • Organic oxide
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Short-chain aldehyde
  • Primary alcohol
  • Carbonyl group
  • Aldehyde
  • Alcohol
  • Aliphatic acyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Biological Properties
StatusDetected and Not Quantified
OriginNot Available
Cellular LocationsNot Available
Biofluid LocationsNot Available
Tissue LocationsNot Available
PathwaysNot Available
ApplicationsNot Available
Biological RolesNot Available
Chemical RolesNot Available
Physical Properties
StateNot Available
AppearanceNot Available
Experimental Properties
PropertyValue
Melting PointNot Available
Boiling PointNot Available
SolubilityNot Available
Predicted PropertiesNot Available
Spectra
Spectra
Spectrum TypeDescriptionSplash KeyView
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 MEOX; 3 TMS)splash10-0le9-1920000000-dcf2020d561fcc1f6c43Spectrum
GC-MSGC-MS Spectrum - GC-MS (1 MEOX; 3 TMS)splash10-0ldi-2930000000-2400078d5494a378c493Spectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, PositiveNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, NegativeNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, NegativeNot AvailableSpectrum
Predicted LC-MS/MSPredicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, NegativeNot AvailableSpectrum
Toxicity Profile
Route of ExposureNot Available
Mechanism of ToxicityNot Available
MetabolismNot Available
Toxicity ValuesNot Available
Lethal DoseNot Available
Carcinogenicity (IARC Classification)Not Available
Uses/SourcesNot Available
Minimum Risk LevelNot Available
Health EffectsNot Available
SymptomsNot Available
TreatmentNot Available
Concentrations
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DrugBank IDNot Available
HMDB IDNot Available
FooDB IDNot Available
Phenol Explorer IDNot Available
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
METLIN IDNot Available
PDB IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkThreose
Chemspider IDNot Available
ChEBI ID28587
PubChem Compound ID439665
Kegg Compound IDNot Available
YMDB IDNot Available
ECMDB IDNot Available
References
Synthesis ReferenceNot Available
MSDSNot Available
General References
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=3242808