Threitol

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IUPACName=("2R,3R")-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
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Section1= Chembox Identifiers
CASNo=2418-52-2
PubChem=169019
SMILES=C(C(C(CO)O)O)O
Section2= Chembox Properties
Formula=C₄H₁₀O₄
MolarMass=122.12
Appearance=Solid
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MeltingPt=88-90 °C
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RPhrases = R36/37/38
SPhrases = S26 S36

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.

ee also

* Erythritol, the diastereomer of threitol
* Dithiothreitol, a thiol derivative of threitol

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