erythrose
See also: érythrose
English
editEtymology
editFrom erythro- + -ose, as the compound turns red under basic conditions.
Noun
editerythrose (plural erythroses)
- (biochemistry) the aldotetrose (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal
From erythro- + -ose, as the compound turns red under basic conditions.
erythrose (plural erythroses)