Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Information
Name: 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol
Alias: Erythritol
CAS No.: 149-32-6
Molecular Formula: C4H10O4
Molecular Weight: 122.12
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder or granular crystal
- Odor: Odorless, mild cool sweet taste
- Solubility: Freely soluble in H2O; slightly soluble in CH3OH; insoluble in C2H5OH, acetone and hydrocarbon solvents
- Melting Point: 119–122 °C
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic under normal ambient humidity
- Aqueous Characteristic: Neutral aqueous solution with low calorie property
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Straight-chain tetrahydroxy alkane with four hydroxyl groups on four carbon atoms
- Hydroxyl Activity: Capable of esterification and etherification reactions with acids
- Acid-base Stability: Stable under wide pH range, no hydrolysis under weak acid or weak alkali conditions
- Thermal Stability: Stable below 160 °C; slight dehydration occurs at high temperature above melting point
- Photostability: Fully stable under light without discoloration or degradation
- Compatibility: Compatible with most food raw materials and cosmetic formulas; no incompatibility with common additives
3. Main Application Fields
1. Low-Calorie Food Sweetener (Core Application)
- Sugar substitute for sugar-free candy, chewing gum, beverage, baked food and chocolate
- Cooling agent to improve mouthfeel and mask bitter taste in functional food
2. Oral Care Raw Material
Additive for toothpaste and mouthwash, inhibits bacterial reproduction and prevents dental caries
3. Cosmetic Humectant
Low-irritation moisturizing ingredient for facial cream, essence and mask, improves skin hydration
4. Pharmaceutical Excipient
Stabilizer and filler for oral tablets, low-sugar carrier for diabetic medicines
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 149-32-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H10O4 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| HPLC Purity | Food Grade ≥99.0%; Pharma Grade ≥99.5% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.50% |
| Melting Range | 119–122 °C |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb1) | Food grade ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | 25kg PE lined woven bag / food-grade fiber drum |
| Storage Condition | Hermetically sealed in cool dry warehouse below 25 °C; avoid damp and direct sunlight |
| Transportation Requirement | Non-hygroscopic polyol solid, general sealed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
Safety Warning
Low-toxicity edible polyol raw material. Dust slightly irritates nasal cavity and eyes; excessive oral intake may cause mild gastrointestinal flatulence. Wear dust mask and protective gloves during feeding operation. No special incompatibility risks with common chemicals. Waste solid can be treated as general biodegradable organic waste.
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