CAS: 87-81-0 EC No: 201-772-3 MDL No: MFCD00134449 Powder Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆ MW: 180.16

Erlose is used in studies on dietary preference and utilization of trisose sugars from aphid honeydew by various insects, such as honey bees and ants. Erlose may be used as a reference compound in assays that analyze the sugars of foods such as royal jelly and honey.