(2R,3R) -2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanoic acid
(2R,3R) -2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanoic acid, also known as erythronic acid, is a naturally occurring organic acid found in the aqueous humor of the eye, as well as in urine, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and synovial fluid, prevalent in both healthy adults and children; it is produced through the oxidation of GlcNAc.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
488-16-4
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2r-3r-2-3-4-trihydroxybutanoic-acid.html
Smiles
OC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O5
Molecular Weight
136.10
References & Citations
[1]Polar emollients in cosmetic formulations enhance the penetration and biological effects of Phytosphingosine on skin|[2]Asymmetric synthesis of d-ribo-phytosphingosine from 1-tetradecyne and (4-methoxyphenoxy) acetaldehyde|[3]Rapid nanoscale quantitative analysis of plant sphingolipid long-chain bases by GC-MS
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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