S4500

L-Serine

≥99% (HPLC), ReagentPlus^®

• Synonym(s): (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic acid
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 56-45-1
• Molecular Weight: 105.09
• Beilstein: 1721404
• EC Number: 200-274-3
• MDL number: MFCD00064224
• UNSPSC Code: 12352209
• eCl@ss: 32160406
• PubChem Substance ID: 24899605
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• product name: L-Serine, ReagentPlus^®, ≥99% (HPLC)
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• color: white to off-white
• mp: 222 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• application(s): detection
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](CO)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C3H7NO3/c4-2(1-5)3(6)7/h2,5H,1,4H2,(H,6,7)/t2-/m0/s1
• InChI key: MTCFGRXMJLQNBG-REOHCLBHSA-N

Description

Application

L-Serine has been used in the preparation of Tris-BSAN buffer for homogenization. It has also been used for quantitative analysis of excretion of polypeptides in normal urine.

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Serine is a non-essential amino acid that acts as a precursor for nucleotide synthesis. It has roles in the development and function of the central nervous system. L-Serine also has a role in cellular proliferation.

Precursor of glycine by serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves