Erythritol

A four-carbon sugar that is found in algae, fungi, and lichens. It is twice as sweet as sucrose and can be used as a coronary vasodilator.

Year introduced: 1973(1965)

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.800.329, D09.853.329

MeSH Unique ID: D004896

Registry Number: RA96B954X6

Pharmacologic Action:

• Vasodilator Agents

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Alcohols
Sugar Alcohols
Erythritol
Erythrityl Tetranitrate

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Carbohydrates
Sugar Alcohols
Erythritol
Erythrityl Tetranitrate