IUPAC 名称
(2R,3R)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol
描述
Found in the edible fungus Armillaria mellea. Constituent of jute (Corchorus capsularis and Corchorus olitorius (Jew's mallow)), and the pigeon pea plant (Cajanus cajan). Threitol in the urine is a biomarker for the consumption of apples and other fruits.