L-Serine C3H7NO3 CAS 56-45-1

L-Serine Basic information

     Serine (abbreviated as Ser or S) is an amino acid with the formula HO2CCH(NH2)CH2OH. It is one of the proteinogenic amino acids. Its codons in the genetic code are UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG, AGU and AGC. By virtue of the hydroxyl group, serine is classified as a polar amino acid.
L-serine is an amino acid essential for the synthesis of phosphatidylserine, which is a component of the membrane of brain cells (i.e., neurons). It can be produced in the body, including the brain, but an external supply from the diet is essential in maintaining necessary levels. Although preclinical studies suggest L-serine may inhibit inflammation in the brain, levels of L-serine in humans do not appear to be associated with dementia or cognitive decline. Because L-serine is a naturally occurring amino acid, supplementation is likely safe in moderation.
Product Name: L-Serine
Synonyms: (s)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoicacid;2-Amion-3-hydroxypropionicacid;alpha-Amino-beta-hydroxypropionic acid;alpha-amino-beta-hydroxypropionicacid;Propanoic acid, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-, (S)-;8-HYDROXY-L-ALANINE;L-(-)-SERINE;L-(+)-SERINE
CAS: 56-45-1
MF: C3H7NO3
MW: 105.09

L-Serine Chemical Properties

Melting point	222 °C (dec.) (lit.)
alpha	15.2 º (c=10, 2N HCl)
Boiling point	197.09°C (rough estimate)
density	1.6
MF

    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.

    L-Serine is used in the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines as antibacterial/antifungal agents, as well as acting as a proteinogenic compound.

    L-Serine is classified as a non-essential amino acid. It is used as a cell culture media component and raw material for the commercial biomanufacture of therapeutic recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.