Description

1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol is a versatile polyol compound, also known as erythritol, valued for its high chemical purity and functional hydroxyl groups. This product is essential for industries requiring a stable, non-hygroscopic sugar alcohol with excellent formulation compatibility. Key sectors that utilize this compound include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, where it serves as a multi-functional intermediate and bulking agent.

Application

• Food & Beverage Industry: Primarily used as a zero-calorie bulk sweetener and sugar substitute in sugar-free and reduced-calorie products.
• Pharmaceuticals: Acts as an excipient in tablet formulations, a taste-masking agent in syrups, and a starting material for chemical synthesis.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed as a humectant and moisturizer in skincare creams, lotions, and oral care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for polymers, resins, and specialty chemicals due to its four reactive hydroxyl groups.
• Industrial Applications: Used in antifreeze solutions, as a plasticizer, and in the production of alkyd resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol
CAS No.	149-32-6
Molecular Formula	C4H10O4
Molecular Weight	122.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Erythritol; (2R,3S)-Butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol; L-Erythritol; Meso-Erythritol; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydroxybutane; Phycite; Erythroglucin; NSC 9239
EINECS	205-737-3

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We offer grades compliant with major international standards, including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) for food applications and Pharmaceutical Grade for critical formulations. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and safety. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Reducing Sugars	≤ 0.3%
Specific Rotation	[α]20/D: -0.1° to +0.1°

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.