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Sigma-Aldrich

L-Threonine

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(2S,3R)-2-Amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
72-19-5
Molecular Weight:
119.12
Beilstein:
1721646
EC Number:
200-774-1
MDL number:
MFCD00064270
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
eCl@ss:
32160406
PubChem Substance ID:
24900544
NACRES:
NA.26

product name

L-Threonine, reagent grade, ≥98% (HPLC)

grade

reagent grade

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to off-white

mp

256 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

application(s)

cell analysis

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+/m1/s1

InChI key

AYFVYJQAPQTCCC-GBXIJSLDSA-N

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Application

L-threonine has been used for the selection of transformed cells. It has also been used to study the effects of amino acids in promoting food consumption in Drosophila melanogaster.

Biochem/physiol Actions

L-Threonine is an essential amino acid. It is involved in the synthesis of mucin, a protein supporting intestinal function and integrity. L-threonine has a role in the immune system, in O-linked glycosylation, protein phosphorylation and glycine synthesis.

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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0000330081
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0000395883
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