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L-Serine

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
56-45-1
Molecular Weight:
105.09
EC Number:
200-274-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352209
PubChem Substance ID:
329768174
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721404
MDL number:
MFCD00064224
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USP/NF, tested according to Ph. Eur.

form

powder

mp

222 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

H2O: very soluble 359.7 g/L at 20 °C, clear (OECD Test Guideline 105)

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

Biochem/physiol Actions

Precursor of glycine by serine hydroxymethyltransferase.

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Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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