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T1520

Sigma-Aldrich

DL-Threonine

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, suitable for insect cell culture

Synonym(s):

(±)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH(NH2)COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
119.12
Beilstein:
1721647
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.75

product line

BioReagent

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.5% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | insect: suitable
cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white to off-white

mp

244 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

C[C@H](O)[C@@H](N)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H9NO3/c1-2(6)3(5)4(7)8/h2-3,6H,5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/t2-,3+/m0/s1

InChI key

AYFVYJQAPQTCCC-STHAYSLISA-N

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General description

L-Threonine is an essential proteinogenic amino acid incorporated into proteins as directed by the genetic code. Threonine is a polar amino acid with a hydroxyl containing R-group that can participate in glycosylation reactions.

Application

For use in insect and mammalian cell culture applications where the pure L-form is not required.

Suitability

This DL-Threonine has been qualified for use in animal and insect cell culture applications.

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

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