L-Serine, non-essential amino acid (ab146264)
Key features and details
- Non-essential amino acid.
- CAS Number: 56-45-1
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
L-Serine, non-essential amino acid -
Description
Non-essential amino acid. -
Alternative names
- (S)-2-Amino-3-hydroxypropionic acid
- 3-Hydroxy-alanine
- Beta-Hydroxyalanine
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Biological description
Non-essential amino acid. Used as a precursor to several amino acids, including glycine, cysteine and other metabolites such as sphingolipids and folate. Also used in bio-synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Plays a vital role in catalytic function of enzymes. L-serine and its metabolic products are essential for cell proliferation and specific functions of the central nervous system.
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CAS Number
56-45-1 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Molecular weight
105.09 -
Molecular formula
C3H7NO3 -
Storage instructions
Store at Room Temperature. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic