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Thermo Scientific Chemicals L-Serine, 99%

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L-serine is used as a dietary supplement to improve health under certain conditions of malnutrition or physical stress, as a cosmetic incredient, as ingredients for cell culture media. It is used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. It is used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. It plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. Further, L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system. .

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
L-serine is used as a dietary supplement to improve health under certain conditions of malnutrition or physical stress, as a cosmetic incredient, as ingredients for cell culture media. It is used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. It is used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. It plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. Further, L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system. .

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, ether and benzene.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-45-1
Molecular Formula C3H7NO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 105.093
MDL Number MFCD00064224
InChI Key MTCFGRXMJLQNBG-REOHCLBHSA-N
Synonym l-serine, serine, s-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, s-serine, beta-hydroxyalanine, h-ser-oh, l-ser, l---serine, serine, l, 2s-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
PubChem CID 5951
ChEBI CHEBI:17115
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
SMILES C(C(C(=O)O)N)O

Specifications

Melting Point 214°C to 224°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 1721404
Merck Index 14,8460
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol,ether and benzene.
Quantity 25 g
Formula Weight 105.09
Optical Rotation +15° (c=9 in 1N HCl)
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material L-Serine

RUO – Research Use Only

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