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MeSH Heading: Erythritol
Tree Number(s): D02.033.800.329; D09.853.329
Unique ID: D004896
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004896
Scope Note: 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.
Pharm Action: Vasodilator Agents
Registry Numbers: RA96B954X6
Related Numbers: 149-32-6
CAS Type 1 Name: 1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, (R*,S*)-
Public MeSH Note: 73
History Note: 73(65)
Date Established: 1973/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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adverse effects (AE)

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