Synonyms
1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (R*,S*)-;2,3,4-Butanetetrol,(R*,S*)-1;3,4-butanetetrol,(theta,s)-2;Antierythrite;Butanetetrol;Erythrit;Erythritol, meso-;erythritol,meso-
Description
Erythritol is a sweetener (polyol) manufactured by fermentation of glucose, the glucose-rich substrate being obtained by the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch. it is 60–70% as sweet as sugar, has excellent heat and acid stability, a high digestive tolerance, and a caloric value of 0.2 kcal/g. it is the only polyol produced by fermentation. it can be used as a sugar replacement in confectioneries, beverages, and desserts.
Molecular Formula
C4H10O4
InChI
UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA-N
InChIKey
UNXHWFMMPAWVPI-ZXZARUISSA-N
Appearance
Crystalline Powder or Crystals
Boiling Point
329-331 ℃ (lit.)
Melting Point
118-120 ℃ (lit.)
Refractive Index
1.4502 (estimate)
Applications
Food industry