Threonic acid

L-Threonic acid

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Names
IUPAC name (2R,3S)-2,3,4-Trihydroxybutanoic acid
Other names Threonate
Identifiers
CAS Number	3909-12-4 (D/L) 20246-26-8 (D) 7306-96-9 (L)
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	5460407
SMILES OC([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)CO)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	C4H8O5
Molar mass	136.10 g·mol−1
Vapor pressure	{{{value}}}
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Threonic acid is a sugar acid derived from threose. The L-isomer is a metabolite of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). One study suggested that because L-threonate inhibits DKK1 expression in vitro, it may have potential in treatment of androgenic alopecia.