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L-Serine

EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,USP

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

L-Serine, 3-Hydroxy-L-alanine, Ser

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About This Item

CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
105.09
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
EC Index Number:
200-274-3

Agency

JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

crystalline powder

pH

5-6 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

mp

215-225 °C (decomposes)

solubility

360 g/L

bulk density

570 kg/m3

application(s)

parenterals

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C3H7NO3/c4-2(1-5)3(6)7/h2,5H,1,4H2,(H,6,7)

InChI key

MTCFGRXMJLQNBG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Finding the right chemical that matches your pharma and biopharma manufacturing needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for pharma and biopharma manufacturing withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical processing withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to MQ-500 requirements as defined by the M-Clarity program.

M-Clarity Program

As part of our EMPROVE® Program, our raw materials are offered with EMPROVE® Dossiers which provide comprehensive, up-to-date documentation to help you navigate regulatory challenges, manage risks, and improve your manufacturing processes.

Our comprehensive portfolio of upstream process chemicals not only provides biopharmaceutical manufacturers with high-quality raw materials for production of classical and novel therapies, but also helps them get to market faster and simplify regulatory challenges. Trust us to deliver supply chain transparency and reliable sourcing around the globe, streamlining your product qualification with best-in-class regulatory support and service.

Analysis Note

Assay (perchloric acid titration, calculated on dried substance)98.5 - 101.0 %Identity (IR-spectrum)passes testIdentity (specific rotation)passes testAppearancewhite to almost white or colorless, needle-shaped crystalsAppearance of solution (50 g/l; water)clear and not more intense in color than reference solution BY₆Spec. rotation (α 20/D, 100 g/l, hydrochloric acid 2 mol/l, calc. on dried substance)+14.0 to +16.0Spec. rotation (α 25/D, 100 g/l, hydrochloric acid 2 mol/l, calc. on dried substance)+14.0 to +15.6Chloride (Cl)≤ 200 ppmSulfate (SO₄)≤ 300 ppmCo (Cobalt)≤ 0.5 ppmCu(Copper)≤ 25 ppmFe (Iron)≤ 10 ppmMn (Manganese)≤ 25 ppmMo (Molybdenum)≤ 2.5 ppmZn (Zinc)≤ 130 ppmRelated Compounds, total (TLC)≤ 0.5 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(any ninhydrin-positive impurity)≤ 0.2 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC) (ammonium (570 nm))≤ 0.02 %Ninhydrin-positive substances (LC)(total impurities)≤ 0.5 %Methanol (HS-GC)≤ 3000 ppmOther residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by manufacturing processSulfated ash (600 °C)≤ 0.1 %Loss on drying (105 °C; 3 h)≤ 0.2 %Bacterial endotoxins≤ 2.0 I.U./gTotal aerobic microbial count (TAMC)≤ 100 CFU/gTotal combined yeasts/moulds count (TYMC)≤ 100 CFU/gElemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).Corresponds to Ph. Eur., USP.

Other Notes

Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, L-Serine Emprove® Expert is suitable for biopharma manufacturing needs.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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