Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
About 164 u00b0C to 172 u00b0C with decomposition
solubility
Soluble in alcohol, pyridine; moderately soluble in acetone; slightly soluble in glycerol
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H335 (45.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H315 (46%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (46.3%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 89-65-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R)-2-[(1R)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one |
| InChI Key | CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-DUZGATOHSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 54675810 |
| INCI Name | ERYTHORBIC ACID |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Antioxidant used in food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.