Product Name: L-(+)-Erythrulose
Other Name: Erythrulose; L-Glycero-tetrulose; L-glycero-2-Tetrulose; L-(+)-erythrulose hydrate
CAS No.: 533-50-6
Chemical Structure:
L-(+)-Erythrulose Application:
L-(+)-Erythrulose is a naturally occurring four-carbon ketose sugar widely used in cosmetics, personal care, and biochemical research. It is known for its ability to react with amino acids in the skin, producing a temporary browning effect without UV exposure—making it a key ingredient in sunless tanning formulations. Main Applications:
Sunless Tanning Products
Reacts with amino acids in the stratum corneum to produce a natural-looking tan without UV light.Cosmetic Formulations
Used in skincare products for even skin tone appearance and gradual tanning effects.Personal Care Products
Blended with DHA in lotions, creams, and sprays to improve tanning uniformity and durability.Biochemical Research
Employed in carbohydrate studies, skin interaction studies, and reaction kinetics.Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Acts as a chiral building block in the synthesis of bioactive compounds.
L-(+)-Erythrulose Packaging and Shipping:
Packaging: Bottle/ drum or as customer’s required.
Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping
L-(+)-Erythrulose Storage:
Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.
