Description

Potassium (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate is a high-purity potassium salt of erythronic acid, specifically the D-erythronate form, with the molecular formula C₄H₇KO₅. This compound is widely utilized in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its high solubility in water and stability under standard conditions make it ideal for laboratory applications. Available in various packaging options, our product is rigorously tested for purity, ensuring consistent performance in sensitive research environments. CAS Number: 88759-55-1.

Properties

• CAS Number: 88759-55-1
• Complexity: 106
• IUPAC Name: potassium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O5.K/c5-1-2(6)3(7)4(8)9;/h2-3,5-7H,1H2,(H,8,9);/q;+1/p-1/t2-,3-;/m1./s1
• InChI Key: NIBJBHRBFKKLFG-SWLXLVAMSA-M
• Exact Mass: 173.99305480
• Molecular Formula: C4H7KO5
• Molecular Weight: 174.19
• SMILES: C([C@H]([C@H](C(=O)[O-])O)O)O.[K+]
• Topological: 101
• Monoisotopic Mass: 173.99305480
• Synonyms: 88759-55-1, Potassium (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate, DTXSID501344767, DTXCID701773390, 857-708-5, POTASSIUM D-ERYTHRONATE, PotassiumD-erythronate, Erythronic acid (potassium), potassium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate, D-Erythronic acid potassium salt, Erythronic acid potassium, 2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanoic acid potassium salt, AKOS006275428, HY-113048A, MP05397, AS-10638, CS-0892175, Potassium(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate, EN300-263540, P20477

Potassium (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanoate is commonly employed as a precursor in the synthesis of chiral molecules and bioactive compounds. It serves as a key intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry and metabolic pathway studies. Researchers also utilize it in enzymatic assays and as a standard in analytical chromatography. Its applications extend to pharmaceutical development, particularly in the study of sugar derivatives and their biological roles.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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