Erythronic acid (potassium)
Erythronic acid potassium is an endogenous metabolite of carbohydrates that can be used in the study of metabolism-related diseases. It plays a key role in the onset and improvement of hyperuricemia and is related to mitochondrial dysfunction in transaldolase deficiency[1].
Product Specifications
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/erythronic-acid-potassium.html
Purity
97.5
Solubility
H2O : 2 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)
Smiles
O=C(O[K])[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
Molecular Formula
C4H7KO5
Molecular Weight
174.19
References & Citations
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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