D-Threitol

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
2418-52-2

[ Name ]:
D-Threitol

[Synonym ]:
MFCD00067036
d-threitol

Biological Activity

[Description]:

D-threitol serves as a antifreeze agent in the Alaskan beetle Upis ceramboides.

[Related Catalog]:

Natural Products >> Others

Research Areas >> Others

[Target]

Human Endogenous Metabolite

[References]

[1]. Walters KR Jr, et al. Cryoprotectant biosynthesis and the selective accumulation of threitol in the freeze-tolerant Alaskan beetle, Upis ceramboides. J Biol Chem. 2009 Jun 19;284(25):16822-31.

[Related Small Molecules]

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.43g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
330ºC at 760mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
88-90ºC(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₄H₁₀O₄

[ Molecular Weight ]:
122.12000

[ Flash Point ]:
208.7ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
122.05800

[ PSA ]:
80.92000

[ Storage condition ]:
-20°C

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi: Irritant;

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
26-36-37/39

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2905499000

Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2905499000

[ Summary ]:
2905499000 other polyhydric alcohols。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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