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L-Erythrulose

CAS 533-50-6 · MF C4H8O4 · MW 120.10 g/mol

A natural keto-sugar used in self-tanning products that reacts with skin proteins to produce a long-lasting, even tan. Often combined with DHA for enhanced

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CAS Number
533-50-6
Molecular Formula
C4H8O4
Molecular Weight
120.10 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Chemical Identity
CAS Number533-50-6
IUPAC Name(3S)-1,3,4-trihydroxybutan-2-one
InChI KeyUQPHVQVXLPRNCX-VKHMYHEASA-N
PubChem CID 5460032
Synonyms & Trade Names
L-Erythrulose (3S)-1,3,4-trihydroxybutan-2-one (3S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxy-2-butanone WKK1W5B83O 2-Butanone, 1,3,4-trihydroxy-, (3S)- FM-MH RefChem:151852 GlyTouCan:G67536JD DTXCID501477037 G67536JD L-(+)-Erythrulose L-glycero-Tetrulose (S)-1,3,4-Trihydroxybutan-2-one L-Glycero-2-tetrulose
Full Description

A natural keto-sugar used in self-tanning products that reacts with skin proteins to produce a long-lasting, even tan. Often combined with DHA for enhanced