D-(−)-Erythrose (CAS 583-50-6)
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D-(−)-Erythrose is a four-carbon sugar that is of significance in the field of biochemistry and organic synthesis. In research, it is often utilized as a starting material or an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its structure serves as a scaffold for the generation of various carbohydrates and analogs through chemical transformations. Additionally, D-(−)-Erythrose is involved in studies related to the metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, such as the pentose phosphate pathway, where it is a precursor to other sugars. Researchers also utilize this compound to understand stereochemical aspects of sugar metabolism and the synthesis of stereospecific molecules. The role of D-(−)-Erythrose in the origins of life has been a subject of interest as well, particularly in prebiotic chemistry, where it may have been a key building block in the formation of more complex sugars.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
D-(−)-Erythrose, 250 mg | sc-221455 | 250 mg | $133.00 | |||
D-(−)-Erythrose, 1 g | sc-221455A | 1 g | $444.00 |