Erythrulose definitions

Erythrulose

1) Cosmetics chemical
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Erythrulose

D-Erythrulose (also known as erythrulose) is a tetrose carbohydrate with the chemical formula C4H8O4. It has one ketone group and so is part of the ketose family. It is used in some self-tanning cosmetics, in general, combined with dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Erythrulose/DHA reacts with the amino acids in the proteins of the first layers of skin (the ...
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erythrulose

The 2-keto analog of erythrose; the only ketotetrose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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erythrulose

Type: Term Pronunciation: ĕ-rith′rū-lōs Definitions: 1. The 2-keto analogue of erythrose; the only ketotetrose.
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