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S4500

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Serine

≥99% (HPLC), ReagentPlus®

Synonym(s):

(S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic acid

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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

product name

L-Serine, ReagentPlus®, ≥99% (HPLC)

Quality Level

200

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

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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

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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